B&N removed download option on all books in "My Nook" library - Page 41

cromag · 11-11-2014, 04:19 PM

That's what I was afraid of. My credit card company replaced my card (new number) because of recent data breaches. I'll continue getting my Asimov's and Analog subscriptions there, because they're DRM-free, but I won't buy a new book until I'm sure I'll be able to read it on my JBL.

Prepper · 11-11-2014, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Difflugia

Check the comments at Alf's blog, toward the bottom.

Can you PM me a link? I can't find any relevant comments.

eschwartz · 11-11-2014, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Prepper

Can you PM me a link? I can't find any relevant comments.

You will need NOOK Study for Windows, do a search on the page for that name.

pdurrant · 11-11-2014, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Prepper

I had just updated my CC on BN and bought a new book yesterday. I was able to download it via the Nook for PC App, but I can't get the Calibre Plugin to work. I tried deleting the older version of the plugin I had (6.05) and installing the latest (6.09) and adding a brand new config with the name/cc# I used yesterday but the unlock fails. This is so damn frustrating! I want to read the book on my Kobo AuraHD -- I don't even have a Nook anymore. Is this a lost cause?

While detailed help with DRM removal can't be given at MobileRead, I am now allowed to tell you to check out the comments by difflugia at Apprentice Alf's Blog.

Prepper · 11-11-2014, 05:14 PM

I got the info that was referenced in the comments and followed the instructions to the letter on both my PC and MAC to no avail. The damn book is still locked! >

Prepper · 11-11-2014, 06:52 PM

I got it to work finally. Had to delete the copy I had downloaded from Nook for PC app and re-download it from Nook Study app. All is good now. I hope they stop making it harder for us to actually BUY books instead of steal them. Jeez.

eschwartz · 11-11-2014, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

While detailed help with DRM removal can't be given at MobileRead, I am now allowed to tell you to check out the comments by difflugia at Apprentice Alf's Blog.

Cool! When did it become policy that we can provide the link?

I guess you'd know if anyone knows, being a moderator...

pdurrant · 11-12-2014, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

Cool! When did it become policy that we can provide the link?

Yesterday. The Posting Guidelines have been revised, and the section on DRM now says:

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While DRM removal may be discussed in the abstract, the following are not allowed at MobileRead:

discussing DRM removal to pirate content;
providing detailed how-to instructions;
uploading of DRM-removal tools;
direct download links to DRM-removal tools.

HarryT · 11-12-2014, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Prepper

I had just updated my CC on BN and bought a new book yesterday. I was able to download it via the Nook for PC App, but I can't get the Calibre Plugin to work. I tried deleting the older version of the plugin I had (6.05) and installing the latest (6.09) and adding a brand new config with the name/cc# I used yesterday but the unlock fails. This is so damn frustrating! I want to read the book on my Kobo AuraHD -- I don't even have a Nook anymore. Is this a lost cause?

Ask for help at the place you downloaded the plugin from. There are people there who can help you, but we can't do so here.

eschwartz · 11-12-2014, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

Yesterday. The Posting Guidelines have been revised, and the section on DRM now says:

Quote:

While DRM removal may be discussed in the abstract, the following are not allowed at MobileRead:

discussing DRM removal to pirate content;
providing detailed how-to instructions;
uploading of DRM-removal tools;
direct download links to DRM-removal tools.

Awesome, this will make it easier to give help if we can simply link to the website.

Just curious -- is this a reaction to a change in the law? or did the admin board decide it isn't as risky as previously thought?
(The changed bit if I recollect correctly, is "links" ==> "direct download links"?)

HarryT · 11-12-2014, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

Awesome, this will make it easier to give help if we can simply link to the website.

Just curious -- is this a reaction to a change in the law? or did the admin board decide it isn't as risky as previously thought?
(The changed bit if I recollect correctly, is "links" ==> "direct download links"?)

A change of mind by the board owner.

To clarify, you can link to a description, but not to the tools themselves.

eschwartz · 11-12-2014, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

A change of mind by the board owner.

To clarify, you can link to a description, but not to the tools themselves.

Thanks for the clarification.

That is how I read it myself. That you are permitted to link e.g. to the webite http://apprenticealf.wordpress.com which contains further info about the tools, but not provide the actual direct download link from the filesharing site it is hosted on.

HarryT · 11-12-2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

Thanks for the clarification.

That is how I read it myself. That you are permitted to link e.g. to the webite http://apprenticealf.wordpress.com which contains further info about the tools, but not provide the actual direct download link from the filesharing site it is hosted on.

Absolutely right.

Fbone · 11-12-2014, 02:53 PM

What are the DRM laws in Switzerland?

pdurrant · 11-12-2014, 03:45 PM

It may be that it was felt that now that many other sites have linked to places hosting DRM removal tools, apparently without any problems, the rule here was outdated. That is, if Wired and YouTube and The Digital Reader and many others have such links, why ban them from MobileRead?

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11-11-2014, 04:19 PM	#601
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,092 Karma: 459735575 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	That's what I was afraid of. My credit card company replaced my card (new number) because of recent data breaches. I'll continue getting my Asimov's and Analog subscriptions there, because they're DRM-free, but I won't buy a new book until I'm sure I'll be able to read it on my JBL.

11-11-2014, 05:14 PM	#605
Prepper Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 183156 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Castle Rock, CO Device: Kobo Forma	I got the info that was referenced in the comments and followed the instructions to the letter on both my PC and MAC to no avail. The damn book is still locked! >

11-11-2014, 06:52 PM	#606
Prepper Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 183156 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Castle Rock, CO Device: Kobo Forma	I got it to work finally. Had to delete the copy I had downloaded from Nook for PC app and re-download it from Nook Study app. All is good now. I hope they stop making it harder for us to actually BUY books instead of steal them. Jeez.

11-12-2014, 02:53 PM	#614
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,284 Karma: 101696762 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	What are the DRM laws in Switzerland?

11-12-2014, 03:45 PM	#615
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 73,730 Karma: 315126578 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	It may be that it was felt that now that many other sites have linked to places hosting DRM removal tools, apparently without any problems, the rule here was outdated. That is, if Wired and YouTube and The Digital Reader and many others have such links, why ban them from MobileRead?