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Originally Posted by pdurrant
I think a lot more work will be needed to integrate it into the tools than just porting to python.
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Fascinating reading. My understanding is that it can be integrated into the tools without a lot of trouble, but with limited functionality. It can remove the DRM which will create an unencrypted kfx file. I would think the removal of the DRM infection alone is worthwhile.
What is lacking at the moment is software to convert the unencrypted file to epub or other more useful formats or to read it other than on an Amazon device or Amazon software which supports it. This is not an easy task, but not really a job for the Apprentices. It has been suggested that it be developed by a separate project, perhaps Calibre. I don't know that Kovid is going to have the time or the inclination to do this, particularly not while kf8's are still available and will produce a superior result.
Nevertheless, given the nature of the open source movement I don't think we will be waiting long.