New version of DRM removal tools ("DeDRM") - Page 3

crich70 · 12-20-2014, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GoSharks

and you have the strength of 10 Alf's plus 2!

So where's the freshly carved roast beast?

Lynx-lynx · 12-20-2014, 06:23 PM

A big thanks to all the Alf team.

eschwartz · 12-20-2014, 10:51 PM

Nice update! Although I have never had/noticed the problem myself (running Arch Linux).

lkmiller · 12-21-2014, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Apache

One reason I do not mind having to jump through a few extra hoops to get the free goodies from Alf and yourself.
Thank you for your efforts.
Apache

Yes, I don't mind a couple extra clicks either. I look at it as a small barrier to entry for those who shouldn't be messing with the tools anyway. If you can't follow (or just don't bother to read) the instructions to download the tools, then you probably won't be able to follow the instructions to use them either.

Thanks to Alf and friends! I'm currently caught up enough not to have any large batches to import. But I'm really happy to know I can upgrade from calibre 2.9 and not have a problem with that.

John K · 12-21-2014, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by soondai

I knew I was being an ingrate. My apologies and thanks to those who developed these.

Apologies are your prerogative but I appreciate your comment. It led to some informative replies.

alansplace · 12-22-2014, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

Alf seems to have posted a new version of the tools, 6.1.0...

Matth79 · 12-22-2014, 04:40 PM

Do you have to avoid the latest ADE for them to work ... CAN you avoid the latest?

Terisa de morgan · 12-22-2014, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Matth79

Do you have to avoid the latest ADE for them to work ... CAN you avoid the latest?

I'm still at 1.7.

Purple Lady · 12-22-2014, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Matth79

Do you have to avoid the latest ADE for them to work ... CAN you avoid the latest?

I don't think the latest ADE is currently using the hardened drm - it can be turned on or off by the seller. I am using 2.0 and if that becomes unavailable or unusable it will be Amazon only for me.

keeska · 12-22-2014, 05:52 PM

I am surprised that Alf would suggest you enable javascript prior to clicking on the download link. Disabling javascript in Firefox prevents all of the extras from getting in the way. I only see the one download button and get the zip file when I click that button.

As a side note I would be more concerned with the wordpress site Alf's blog is hosted on. Wordpress sites have been notorious for having vulnerabilities (194 CVEs, 9 in November) which can lead to infected machines. I did not find anything concerning on Alf's blog site but I am always on guard when visiting any wordpress based site. Hence I always disable javascript for wordpress sites.

Katsunami · 12-22-2014, 07:10 PM

Thanks for the update

As to the download site: use Adblock Plus with the biggest EasyList (and maybe FlashBlock). This will disable or kill 90%+ of all crap on the internet. Just remember to whitelist sites you often visit which just show ads, but don't try to drop malware.

mezme · 12-22-2014, 07:59 PM

Does anyone have any idea if the calibre plugin will still work on B / N purchases? This is one personal purchase that is killing me

eschwartz · 12-22-2014, 08:15 PM

I've always been a strong proponent of Adblock for the download site.

But... for some reason, just recently, the download site is not being fixed by Adblock. I tried refreshing the filters, and I have the main four (which always purified that page in the past).

Also, disabling javascript appears to does nothing but make the download button disappear.

I can duplicate this in Chrome and Firefox.

JSWolf · 12-22-2014, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

I've always been a strong proponent of Adblock for the download site.

But... for some reason, just recently, the download site is not being fixed by Adblock. I tried refreshing the filters, and I have the main four (which always purified that page in the past).

Also, disabling javascript appears to do nothing but make the download button disappear.

I can duplicate this in Chrome and Firefox.

Ad Block Plus comes with enabling "acceptable ads". There is a way in Firefox to disable this.

Firefox: CTRL+SHIFT+F; it should be at the bottom of the dialog
Chrome/Opera: right-click on the Adblock Plus icon and select "Options"; it should be at the bottom of the dialog

eschwartz · 12-22-2014, 09:53 PM

I wouldn't have thought this to be an "acceptable ad", and I was right, it isn't.

It seems that whatever the page used to be like, now it uses javascript to inject the download button onto the page, and to mark the download manager option. Same script, so I am not sure how you'd block it, either.

12-22-2014, 05:52 PM	#40
keeska Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 98 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sedona, AZ Device: Sony T1, Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD, Samsung Note 3	Don't enable javascript in Firefox and you won't see the extras I am surprised that Alf would suggest you enable javascript prior to clicking on the download link. Disabling javascript in Firefox prevents all of the extras from getting in the way. I only see the one download button and get the zip file when I click that button. As a side note I would be more concerned with the wordpress site Alf's blog is hosted on. Wordpress sites have been notorious for having vulnerabilities (194 CVEs, 9 in November) which can lead to infected machines. I did not find anything concerning on Alf's blog site but I am always on guard when visiting any wordpress based site. Hence I always disable javascript for wordpress sites.

12-22-2014, 08:15 PM	#43
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	I've always been a strong proponent of Adblock for the download site. But... for some reason, just recently, the download site is not being fixed by Adblock. I tried refreshing the filters, and I have the main four (which always purified that page in the past). Also, disabling javascript appears to does nothing but make the download button disappear. I can duplicate this in Chrome and Firefox. Last edited by eschwartz; 12-22-2014 at 09:54 PM.

12-22-2014, 09:53 PM	#45
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	I wouldn't have thought this to be an "acceptable ad", and I was right, it isn't. It seems that whatever the page used to be like, now it uses javascript to inject the download button onto the page, and to mark the download manager option. Same script, so I am not sure how you'd block it, either. Last edited by eschwartz; 12-22-2014 at 10:23 PM.

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12-20-2014, 06:23 PM	#32
Lynx-lynx Treachery of images ... Posts: 4,149 Karma: 94320195 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Device: Sony 650, Kobo Glo, H2O, Aura One, Forma, Libra 2, Libra Colour	A big thanks to all the Alf team.

12-20-2014, 10:51 PM	#33
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Nice update! Although I have never had/noticed the problem myself (running Arch Linux).

12-22-2014, 04:40 PM	#37
Matth79 Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 502620 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Kobo Touch	Do you have to avoid the latest ADE for them to work ... CAN you avoid the latest?

12-22-2014, 07:10 PM	#41
Katsunami Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,111 Karma: 34000001 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: KPW1, KA1	Thanks for the update As to the download site: use Adblock Plus with the biggest EasyList (and maybe FlashBlock). This will disable or kill 90%+ of all crap on the internet. Just remember to whitelist sites you often visit which just show ads, but don't try to drop malware.

12-22-2014, 07:59 PM	#42
mezme Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: PRS700	Does anyone have any idea if the calibre plugin will still work on B / N purchases? This is one personal purchase that is killing me