Is this even possible?

phenomshel · 02-04-2009, 01:02 AM

Ok, before y'all jump on me, let me explain that I 'm a GUI girl. I don't like command line, though I'll play nice with it long enough to make it work for me if I am forced into it. Scripts of any sort make me break out in a cold sweat.

Two of the three methods of format shifting I would need to be able to use, unfortunately, involve Python scripts.

I know absolutely NOTHING about Python scripts or scripting, and even with step by step instructions, which y'all are prohibited from giving me, I have my doubts about my ability to manipulate said scripts.

Therefore, if this is a completely asinine question, I apologize in advance...Is it possible to make a GUI front end for a Python script? Not asking anyone specifically to do so, but supposing I had a friend or acquaintance talented enough to try it, would it be possible?

Dave_S · 02-04-2009, 02:19 AM

Sure, it is possible to make a GUI front end for Python scripts.

HarryT · 02-04-2009, 02:44 AM

But one has to question the practicality of spending what would probably be several days effort to save the trivial effort of typing a command line.

Forgive me for asking, but if you have problems with typing a command line, are your programming skills really up to writing a GUI?

phenomshel · 02-04-2009, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

But one has to question the practicality of spending what would probably be several days effort to save the trivial effort of typing a command line.

Forgive me for asking, but if you have problems with typing a command line, are your programming skills really up to writing a GUI?

Harry, my programming skills are NON EXISTENT!! No, I was just curious to know if it was possible. I do have friends who aren't command line and script phobic, and who possibly would be intrigued at the "challenge".

HarryT · 02-04-2009, 02:59 AM

I see

. As Dave said, yes, it is most certainly possible.

Nate the great · 02-04-2009, 07:57 AM

Are you running Windows? If so, then the following might help:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...+python+script

That's how I do it.

wallcraft · 02-04-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

I know absolutely NOTHING about Python scripts or scripting, and even with step by step instructions, which y'all are prohibited from giving me, I have my doubts about my ability to manipulate said scripts.

We can't tell you exactly how to use the stripping scripts, but see Wiki: Visual Kindle Guide. Read the parts about the command prompt, KindlePID (covers installing python) and KindleFIX. These take you through what is required to run a python script that modifies an ebook. This wiki page can exist because KindleFIX does not remove DRM. Don't worry about the Kindle part and the fact that you don't need KindleFIX. The steps are essentially the same (different argument lists) for mobidedrm and ereader2html.

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

Is it possible to make a GUI front end for a Python script?

Yes. The primary issue is a legal one. If such a GUI were posted to the Internet it might expose the author (and the distributor) to prosecution in the US and other places. I'm not sure that it is 100% clear that the GUI is illegal if the script is doing the DRM stripping, but the author should seek legal advise before making it available. One work around might be a generic GUI front end, which would work with any similar python script, but then the ease of use might be significantly reduced.

phenomshel · 02-04-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wallcraft

We can't tell you exactly how to use the stripping scripts, but see Wiki: Visual Kindle Guide. Read the parts about the command prompt, KindlePID (covers installing python) and KindleFIX. These take you through what is required to run a python script that modifies an ebook. This wiki page can exist because KindleFIX does not remove DRM. Don't worry about the Kindle part and the fact that you don't need KindleFIX. The steps are essentially the same (different argument lists) for mobidedrm and ereader2html.

Yes. The primary issue is a legal one. If such a GUI were posted to the Internet it might expose the author (and the distributor) to prosecution in the US and other places. I'm not sure that it is 100% clear that the GUI is illegal if the script is doing the DRM stripping, but the author should seek legal advise before making it available. One work around might be a generic GUI front end, which would work with any similar python script, but then the ease of use might be significantly reduced.

Thanks... helpful as always! You're fast becoming my answer person!

02-04-2009, 01:02 AM	#1
phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	Is this even possible? Ok, before y'all jump on me, let me explain that I 'm a GUI girl. I don't like command line, though I'll play nice with it long enough to make it work for me if I am forced into it. Scripts of any sort make me break out in a cold sweat. Two of the three methods of format shifting I would need to be able to use, unfortunately, involve Python scripts. I know absolutely NOTHING about Python scripts or scripting, and even with step by step instructions, which y'all are prohibited from giving me, I have my doubts about my ability to manipulate said scripts. Therefore, if this is a completely asinine question, I apologize in advance...Is it possible to make a GUI front end for a Python script? Not asking anyone specifically to do so, but supposing I had a friend or acquaintance talented enough to try it, would it be possible?

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Dave_S What Title ? Posts: 1,325 Karma: 1856232 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bavaria Germany Device: Sony Experia Z Ultra	Sure, it is possible to make a GUI front end for Python scripts.

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	But one has to question the practicality of spending what would probably be several days effort to save the trivial effort of typing a command line. Forgive me for asking, but if you have problems with typing a command line, are your programming skills really up to writing a GUI?

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I see . As Dave said, yes, it is most certainly possible.

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Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	Are you running Windows? If so, then the following might help: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...+python+script That's how I do it.