New version of DRM removal tools ("DeDRM") - Page 75

JSWolf · 10-06-2020, 07:11 AM

What about support for newer devices? Onyx are coming out with new Readers. Will they work with Calibre 4.23 or will they need 5.x to work?

DiapDealer · 10-06-2020, 07:21 AM

The calibre support forums are a few doors down. This thread is where announcements about new versions of a particular 3rd-party plugin are made/discussed.

snarkophilus · 10-14-2020, 07:53 AM

If one were to search for the name of this plugin and "github" with one's favourite search engine, one might find a place where one could fetch the current plugin repository and build a release that works[*] with Calibre 5 and python3.

Sure it's not drop in, but if one was familar with a command line one should be able to have one's cake and eat it too.

[*] Only tested with Amazon purchases, haven't bought anything epub lately.

JSWolf · 10-14-2020, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by snarkophilus

If one were to search for the name of this plugin and "github" with one's favourite search engine, one might find a place where one could fetch the current plugin repository and build a release that works[*] with Calibre 5 and python3.

Sure it's not drop in, but if one was familar with a command line one should be able to have one's cake and eat it too.

[*] Only tested with Amazon purchases, haven't bought anything epub lately.

Yes it works with Kindle eBooks but only if you have an eInk Kindle. Also, it does not work with ePub.

snarkophilus · 10-14-2020, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Also, it does not work with ePub.

Dang, good to know. Ta.

JSWolf · 10-14-2020, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by snarkophilus

Dang, good to know. Ta.

Also, it doesn't work with Kindle for PC/MAC even if you have a previously compatible version. I have not tried eReader/Mobipocket/Kindle for Android/Barnes & Noble. I have no eReader eBooks, no Mobipocket eBooks (not the Kindle version), and B&N stopped working for me for a long time.

I've not tested Obok because I would have to install Kobo Desktop or Syn and I don't want to do either.

ZodWallop · 10-16-2020, 12:57 AM

Old comment, but I've been away.

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Originally Posted by pwalker8

It really comes down to if you believe in keeping your software up to date or not. I just find that I runs into less issues keeping my software up to date.

Sure, I like to keep my software up to date. But current lack of de-DRM seems to be a pretty big issue to me. My primary use for Calibre is to convert my Amazon purchased books to ePub for my Kobo and Nook.

I'm not a Luddite. I know that down the road de-DRM will be made to play nicely with the new Calibre. At that point, I'll update.

Until then, older Calibre is more useful and I don't see what having a second install of Calibre will do. What new features are there in Calibre 5 that makes it a 'must update'?

nashira · 10-16-2020, 01:30 AM

To be honest I downgraded from the 5.0 branch today and I don't see any glaring differences. I'm sure they exist, but for the average use of Calibre (and certainly in the context of this thread) 4.23 or whatever it is is perfectly adequate.

drofgnal · 10-16-2020, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by nashira

To be honest I downgraded from the 5.0 branch today and I don't see any glaring differences. I'm sure they exist, but for the average use of Calibre (and certainly in the context of this thread) 4.23 or whatever it is is perfectly adequate.

I'm still on 2.something! I find it's just fine and does everything I need it to. I guess I'll update to 4.23, but avoid 5.X

JSWolf · 10-16-2020, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ZodWallop

Old comment, but I've been away.

Sure, I like to keep my software up to date. But current lack of de-DRM seems to be a pretty big issue to me. My primary use for Calibre is to convert my Amazon purchased books to ePub for my Kobo and Nook.

I'm not a Luddite. I know that down the road de-DRM will be made to play nicely with the new Calibre. At that point, I'll update.

Until then, older Calibre is more useful and I don't see what having a second install of Calibre will do. What new features are there in Calibre 5 that makes it a 'must update'?

You can do what a lot of people are doing (one full install and one portable install). If you want to run 5.x as your main Calibre, install the 4.23 portable and then you can use 4.23 to remove any DRM and 5.x for everything else.

JSWolf · 10-16-2020, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by drofgnal

I'm still on 2.something! I find it's just fine and does everything I need it to. I guess I'll update to 4.23, but avoid 5.X

Do you realize that there are a lot of plugins that will not work with 2.x and that you are missing a lot of useful features?

Thasaidon · 10-16-2020, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by drofgnal

I'm still on 2.something! I find it's just fine and does everything I need it to. I guess I'll update to 4.23, but avoid 5.X

Good for you.

This raised a question in my mind,

What is the oldest version of Calibre still in regular use as a main book repositry?

JSWolf · 10-16-2020, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Thasaidon

Good for you.

This raised a question in my mind,

What is the oldest version of Calibre still in regular use as a main book repositry?

3.48 is the version.

jhowell · 10-16-2020, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Thasaidon

What is the oldest version of Calibre still in regular use as a main book repositry?

It doesn't answer your exact question, but you can get some related information on the calibre Usage statistics page. Scroll down to "Most popular versions (Top 20)".

In that list the oldest version is 3.34. Any version older than that is used by well under 1% of calibre users.

(The newest version listed is 4.10 so it appears that this list is no longer being updated.)

JSWolf · 10-16-2020, 08:26 AM

If you are unable to run 5.x, run 4.23 if you can. If you cannot run 4.23, run 3.48.

If you are on an older OS that will not allow you to run Calibre 5.x and you are able to upgrade your OS, do so. If you are unable to upgrade your OS to run Callibre 5.x, save for a new computer.

The thing is, it's a good idea to be as future proof as possible instead of stuck in the past.

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10-06-2020, 07:11 AM	#1111
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,757 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	What about support for newer devices? Onyx are coming out with new Readers. Will they work with Calibre 4.23 or will they need 5.x to work?

10-06-2020, 07:21 AM	#1112
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,571 Karma: 204127028 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	The calibre support forums are a few doors down. This thread is where announcements about new versions of a particular 3rd-party plugin are made/discussed.

10-14-2020, 07:53 AM	#1113
snarkophilus Wannabe Connoisseur Posts: 426 Karma: 2516674 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Geelong, Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura 2, Sony PRS-T1, Sony PRS-350, Palm TX	If one were to search for the name of this plugin and "github" with one's favourite search engine, one might find a place where one could fetch the current plugin repository and build a release that works[] with Calibre 5 and python3. Sure it's not drop in, but if one was familar with a command line one should be able to have one's cake and eat it too. [] Only tested with Amazon purchases, haven't bought anything epub lately.

10-16-2020, 01:30 AM	#1118
nashira Addict Posts: 219 Karma: 73734 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Australia Device: Kindle Paperwhite	To be honest I downgraded from the 5.0 branch today and I don't see any glaring differences. I'm sure they exist, but for the average use of Calibre (and certainly in the context of this thread) 4.23 or whatever it is is perfectly adequate.

10-16-2020, 08:26 AM	#1125
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,757 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	If you are unable to run 5.x, run 4.23 if you can. If you cannot run 4.23, run 3.48. If you are on an older OS that will not allow you to run Calibre 5.x and you are able to upgrade your OS, do so. If you are unable to upgrade your OS to run Callibre 5.x, save for a new computer. The thing is, it's a good idea to be as future proof as possible instead of stuck in the past.