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tibiafry · 02-02-2009, 02:44 AM

Thanks for your long reply, zelda_pinwheel. Well, at this state of the process of digitalization, we're already in contact with mobipocked DRM, wich I have already seen that can be deprotected, and another DRM from Adobe, that protects epub files and pdf files.

I have seen that you can use mobidedrm.py to unprotect MOBIPOCKET files, but can you use something with PDF/epub DRM files?

The thing is that I can argue something to the group if there is some way to circumvent the DRM of PDF/EPUB files, I think they'll understand quickly that there's no real reason to spend over 10000 € (yes, you have read well!) in those protection systems.

On the other hand, I would like to hear a sincere tought from all of you. Let's put it simple. Think you are working for a publishing company. You like your job, you like helping people to access the universal culture, art, literature, etc. You need to pay your food, your house, your kids... And then this whole thing of the ebooks pops out. You see music and film industry that is really (excuse me for this word) fucked up, and you just don't want to end without job. My tought is, I have to protect my business, because why would somebody pay for something that can be downloaded from free? (P2P, rapidshare, megaupload,... you know the thing, I'm sure). I'd like you to think from this point of view a little.

Thanks again for your valuable help

02-02-2009, 02:44 AM	#12
tibiafry Enthusiast Posts: 43 Karma: 78 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Iliad	Thanks for your long reply, zelda_pinwheel. Well, at this state of the process of digitalization, we're already in contact with mobipocked DRM, wich I have already seen that can be deprotected, and another DRM from Adobe, that protects epub files and pdf files. I have seen that you can use mobidedrm.py to unprotect MOBIPOCKET files, but can you use something with PDF/epub DRM files? The thing is that I can argue something to the group if there is some way to circumvent the DRM of PDF/EPUB files, I think they'll understand quickly that there's no real reason to spend over 10000 € (yes, you have read well!) in those protection systems. On the other hand, I would like to hear a sincere tought from all of you. Let's put it simple. Think you are working for a publishing company. You like your job, you like helping people to access the universal culture, art, literature, etc. You need to pay your food, your house, your kids... And then this whole thing of the ebooks pops out. You see music and film industry that is really (excuse me for this word) fucked up, and you just don't want to end without job. My tought is, I have to protect my business, because why would somebody pay for something that can be downloaded from free? (P2P, rapidshare, megaupload,... you know the thing, I'm sure). I'd like you to think from this point of view a little. Thanks again for your valuable help