prc2lrf for a public library book

RWJ · 11-01-2008, 10:42 AM

OK, I've downloaded an ebook on loan from my local public library, which was in DRM'd mobi. I dedrm'd it so I can read it on my Sony, and then used calibre to put it into LRF. Out of curiosity, does this convert the expiration date too? It's moot in this case because, like all mobi books at my library, it's an "always available" book (not sure how that works) - the ones that you have to go on a wait list for, that are presumably restricted to a certain number of borrowers, are all in Adobe DE. So it's easy to "renew" if it still expires on the reader, ie just redownload it and convert it. But I'm wondering how the expiry is inserted into the metadata, and if it is still applicable when it's in lrf format.
Thanks,
R

JSWolf · 11-01-2008, 10:56 AM

Once you've removed the DRM, the time limit is gone. So you now have a fully DRM free eBook. And converting it to LRF won't matter as DRM free is DRM free.

What happens is the library shows the book to be out until the time limit is up and then it automatically goes back on the virtual shelf. Usually the time limit is 14 days.

pilotbob · 11-01-2008, 11:00 AM

Just remember to be compliant and delete the ebook after the time limit expires unless you check it out again. Removing DRM should only be done so you can format shift for your device, not to increase your ebook collection for free.

BOb

HarryT · 11-01-2008, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Just remember to be compliant and delete the ebook after the time limit expires unless you check it out again. Removing DRM should only be done so you can format shift for your device, not to increase your ebook collection for free.

BOb

Well said, Bob.

RWJ · 11-01-2008, 11:36 AM

Thanks very much, all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Just remember to be compliant and delete the ebook after the time limit expires unless you check it out again. Removing DRM should only be done so you can format shift for your device, not to increase your ebook collection for free.

Agreed. (Although I suspect I will just read it and delete it, which will likely happen within the borrowing period.)

I hope the library keeps moving in this direction.

11-01-2008, 10:42 AM	#1
RWJ Zealot Posts: 120 Karma: 170 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: PRS-505	prc2lrf for a public library book OK, I've downloaded an ebook on loan from my local public library, which was in DRM'd mobi. I dedrm'd it so I can read it on my Sony, and then used calibre to put it into LRF. Out of curiosity, does this convert the expiration date too? It's moot in this case because, like all mobi books at my library, it's an "always available" book (not sure how that works) - the ones that you have to go on a wait list for, that are presumably restricted to a certain number of borrowers, are all in Adobe DE. So it's easy to "renew" if it still expires on the reader, ie just redownload it and convert it. But I'm wondering how the expiry is inserted into the metadata, and if it is still applicable when it's in lrf format. Thanks, R

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11-01-2008, 10:56 AM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,012 Karma: 144284074 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Once you've removed the DRM, the time limit is gone. So you now have a fully DRM free eBook. And converting it to LRF won't matter as DRM free is DRM free. What happens is the library shows the book to be out until the time limit is up and then it automatically goes back on the virtual shelf. Usually the time limit is 14 days.

11-01-2008, 11:00 AM	#3
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	Just remember to be compliant and delete the ebook after the time limit expires unless you check it out again. Removing DRM should only be done so you can format shift for your device, not to increase your ebook collection for free. BOb

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