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Old 03-13-2009, 09:11 AM   #196
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Originally Posted by NatCh View Post
That's very close, but slightly off. What kindlePID.py does is generate a PID that can be used to purchase DRM'd mobipocket files that are encrypted for the device in question. To actually get the Kindle to read the file, KindleFix.py (which doesn't seem to bother Amazon) is necessary to "flip the switch" on the file (more or less toggling a bit, if I understand correctly) so that the Kindle will read it -- without that switch flipping, the Kindle won't even try to read a file.
The reason to target kindlepid is because without the PID, you cannot strip the DRM or even shift it to the Kindle. The eBooks are locked in to whatever they are locked into when they are purchased. So no PID, no DRM removal or shifting. It means Amazon is trying to lock you in to buying DRMed eBooks from them and them only.
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