ADE Download?

Acreo Aeneas · 04-11-2010, 11:30 PM

The official ADE (Adobe Digital Editions) webpage is down and it hasn't come back online all day long (since 6 am this morning). I reformatted my PC over the weekend and forgot to backup a copy of the ADE program. I have some new books I want to upload but now can't since I can't get ahold of the ADE program to unlock the books and re-authorize my PP.

Anyone know of another place that offers the ADE Windows 7 download?

animedude01 · 04-11-2010, 11:46 PM

The official page is up for me. Maybe you want to try again? Maybe it's another problem?

Acreo Aeneas · 04-11-2010, 11:53 PM

Just my luck. The page comes back up as I'm about to give up on it for the night. Thanks animedude01 for pointing out it's back up!

keng2000 · 04-12-2010, 12:19 AM

You can download off-line installation program from ADE also. (for next time)

Acreo Aeneas · 04-12-2010, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keng2000

You can download off-line installation program from ADE also. (for next time)

Oh? You happen to know the path to it? I can't seem to find the standalone installer.

Dave_S · 04-12-2010, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acreo Aeneas

Oh? You happen to know the path to it? I can't seem to find the standalone installer.

It's in the support section of the site.
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/403/kb403051.html

theducks · 04-12-2010, 10:46 AM

This is also the way to get ADE if you run Linux. (You do a Wine install of ADE. It would not discover my PEz

so I had to install ADE on Windows to authorize my PEz)

ADE is a PIG for CPU cycles, it severely bogged my 3.2G P4 while it cataloged all the books on my PEz

(slower than Calibre and much more piggy in resources).

AJ Starr · 04-12-2010, 11:54 AM

I have yet to install ADE on my Windows Vista. I am resisting because when ADE first came out (~Adobe 7) I installed it and had a lot of problems.

I DON'T want to install ADE, so: what would happen if I downloaded a DRM epub without ADE installed? Would it not download because I haven't authorized ADE? Would I get the file (I understand I couldn't open it) OK, and would be able to perform "magic" on it (i.e., de-drm it)

Is there any other software that reads DRM'd epubs?

Thanks,
AJ

theducks · 04-12-2010, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJ Starr

I have yet to install ADE on my Windows Vista. I am resisting because when ADE first came out (~Adobe 7) I installed it and had a lot of problems.

I DON'T want to install ADE, so: what would happen if I downloaded a DRM epub without ADE installed? Would it not download because I haven't authorized ADE? Would I get the file (I understand I couldn't open it) OK, and would be able to perform "magic" on it (i.e., de-drm it)

Is there any other software that reads DRM'd epubs?

Thanks,
AJ

Don't blame you

You speak as if DRM was a single entity. It is NOT.

It is like tires: There are all kinds from Roller skate to huge earth-mover versions. They are not interchangeable.

If you want to read an Adobe Digital editions e-book, you need to install it just to authorize your PEz (just did mine this weekend).

Dave_S · 04-12-2010, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

You speak as if DRM was a single entity. It is NOT.

You mean there is actually another DRM scheme currently being used with EPUB?

ADEPT is the primary reason that EPUB is my last choice as a format for a DRMed book purchase.

cancelx · 04-12-2010, 01:29 PM

is ADE something that will add a Process running on my Windows PC?
-and is it included somewhere in the PP package cuz I didn't get a CD to install anything?

ps- is ADE needed to be installed on the PC ONLY for DRM epub and pdf ?

AJ Starr · 04-12-2010, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

Don't blame you

You speak as if DRM was a single entity. It is NOT.

It is like tires: There are all kinds from Roller skate to huge earth-mover versions. They are not interchangeable.

If you want to read an Adobe Digital editions e-book, you need to install it just to authorize your PEz (just did mine this weekend).

DRM (Digital Rights Managment) is, if I understand it, an encryption of the file. Epub is a format for ebooks. I imagine (though since I don't have ADE, it is supposition) that ADE will read non-DRM'd epubs. I'm assuming that ADE also reads DRM and non-DRM pdb. (Is there any other ebook format they read?)

(Egad, I'm talking in alphabet soup....

)

I also understand that Barnes and Noble are working with Adobe to using their own proprietary DRM scheme for epubs.

One of my questions was is their any other software that will read DRM'd epubs besides ADE?

The other question was can I buy/download a DRM'd epub WITHOUT having ADE installed and authorized on my PC?

Incase you didn't catch my aim, I don't like being forced to use a particular program just to read purchased books. I dare say a great percentage of the MR members feel the same.

Meanwhile, as opposed to buying books, I'm scanning all my favorite books that I've had for 30-40 years. Books out of print but not public domain. It's basically the only way I can get them on my PP. This is approximately 80% of the reason I bought a PP.

AJ

Dave_S · 04-12-2010, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJ Starr

One of my questions was is their any other software that will read DRM'd epubs besides ADE?

Not at the present time that I know of. Adobe seems to have a stranglehold on the DRM EPUB business. In fact, the ADEPT DRM method seems to be designed to ensure that stranglehold.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJ Starr

The other question was can I buy/download a DRM'd epub WITHOUT having ADE installed and authorized on my PC?

Not at this time. All you get from an eBook vendor is a "receipt" file that ADE will use for you to download the actual book.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJ Starr

Incase you didn't catch my aim, I don't like being forced to use a particular program just to read purchased books. I dare say a great percentage of the MR members feel the same.

Agree with that sentiment 100%
It is like if you buy a Ford automobile you can only drive it on Ford roads.

theducks · 04-12-2010, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJ Starr

DRM (Digital Rights Managment) is, if I understand it, an encryption of the file. Epub is a format for ebooks. I imagine (though since I don't have ADE, it is supposition) that ADE will read non-DRM'd epubs. I'm assuming that ADE also reads DRM and non-DRM pdb. (Is there any other ebook format they read?)

(Egad, I'm talking in alphabet soup....

)

I also understand that Barnes and Noble are working with Adobe to using their own proprietary DRM scheme for epubs.

One of my questions was is their any other software that will read DRM'd epubs besides ADE?

The other question was can I buy/download a DRM'd epub WITHOUT having ADE installed and authorized on my PC?

In case you didn't catch my aim, I don't like being forced to use a particular program just to read purchased books. I dare say a great percentage of the MR members feel the same.

Meanwhile, as opposed to buying books, I'm scanning all my favorite books that I've had for 30-40 years. Books out of print but not public domain. It's basically the only way I can get them on my PP. This is approximately 80% of the reason I bought a PP.

AJ

AFAIK the whole point of Adobe, is the Publisher pays them to use their exclusive DRM software. FUD plays a big part in the sales pitch.

"Someone might rip you off if you do not encrypt with or product"

I don't know how to authorize your PEz without installing ADE.
Catch 22.

I suggest you do not buy books with DRM

The problem is that so many people roll over and DO buy DRM infested books that you voice is lost

Acreo Aeneas · 04-12-2010, 02:55 PM

The way the books are stored in most ebookstores, you need ADE installed in order to read the encrypted file which then lets you download the book.

Honestly, I still hate ADE since it locks up on me if it starts scanning my PP and then if I decided to download a new novel. But I'll stick with it since quite a few of my novels are in DRM'd ePUB/PDF format (and they cannot be had without the DRM).

04-11-2010, 11:30 PM	#1
Acreo Aeneas Kobo Aura Posts: 252 Karma: 500520 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago, Illinois Device: Kobo Aura	ADE Download? The official ADE (Adobe Digital Editions) webpage is down and it hasn't come back online all day long (since 6 am this morning). I reformatted my PC over the weekend and forgot to backup a copy of the ADE program. I have some new books I want to upload but now can't since I can't get ahold of the ADE program to unlock the books and re-authorize my PP. Anyone know of another place that offers the ADE Windows 7 download?

04-12-2010, 11:54 AM	#8
AJ Starr Guru Posts: 815 Karma: 1029784 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nebraska, USA Device: PEZ, Color Libre, 2@Sony T1, Onyx i62HD	Question about ADE I have yet to install ADE on my Windows Vista. I am resisting because when ADE first came out (~Adobe 7) I installed it and had a lot of problems. I DON'T want to install ADE, so: what would happen if I downloaded a DRM epub without ADE installed? Would it not download because I haven't authorized ADE? Would I get the file (I understand I couldn't open it) OK, and would be able to perform "magic" on it (i.e., de-drm it) Is there any other software that reads DRM'd epubs? Thanks, AJ

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04-11-2010, 11:46 PM	#2
animedude01 Addict Posts: 254 Karma: 1200 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Device: DR1000S, ILIAD2, Nokia n900, Kindle for PC, Astak EZReader Pro	The official page is up for me. Maybe you want to try again? Maybe it's another problem?

04-11-2010, 11:53 PM	#3
Acreo Aeneas Kobo Aura Posts: 252 Karma: 500520 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago, Illinois Device: Kobo Aura	Just my luck. The page comes back up as I'm about to give up on it for the night. Thanks animedude01 for pointing out it's back up!

04-12-2010, 12:19 AM	#4
keng2000 Researcher and Consultant Posts: 210 Karma: 364 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangkok, THAILAND Device: MACBOOKPRO17" HP2400TX SONYUX27	You can download off-line installation program from ADE also. (for next time)

04-12-2010, 10:46 AM	#7
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,897 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	This is also the way to get ADE if you run Linux. (You do a Wine install of ADE. It would not discover my PEz so I had to install ADE on Windows to authorize my PEz) ADE is a PIG for CPU cycles, it severely bogged my 3.2G P4 while it cataloged all the books on my PEz (slower than Calibre and much more piggy in resources).

04-12-2010, 01:29 PM	#11
cancelx Nervous Groupie Posts: 154 Karma: 22 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Device: Pocket Pro	is ADE something that will add a Process running on my Windows PC? -and is it included somewhere in the PP package cuz I didn't get a CD to install anything? ps- is ADE needed to be installed on the PC ONLY for DRM epub and pdf ?

04-12-2010, 02:55 PM	#15
Acreo Aeneas Kobo Aura Posts: 252 Karma: 500520 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago, Illinois Device: Kobo Aura	The way the books are stored in most ebookstores, you need ADE installed in order to read the encrypted file which then lets you download the book. Honestly, I still hate ADE since it locks up on me if it starts scanning my PP and then if I decided to download a new novel. But I'll stick with it since quite a few of my novels are in DRM'd ePUB/PDF format (and they cannot be had without the DRM).

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