Why should I keep this thing? - Page 4

GalinAZ · 03-11-2010, 09:49 PM

What a hoot! Lots of passion with this group, I like it.
Ea, thank you for your response, I enjoy a lively discussion and appreciate the information provided by all.

It may be a misimpression on my part, but I feel that some of the commentators don't share my problems because they've been able to avail themselves of DRM workarounds that are no longer available? That topic now seems to be verboten.

daffy4u · 03-11-2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GalinAZ

What a hoot! Lots of passion with this group, I like it.
Ea, thank you for your response, I enjoy a lively discussion and appreciate the information provided by all.

It may be a misimpression on my part, but I feel that some of the commentators don't share my problems because they've been able to avail themselves of DRM workarounds that are no longer available? That topic now seems to be verboten.

I am the keeper of the Visual Kindle Guide wiki. Amazon has forbidden us to discuss how to get library books onto a Kindle in the public forum and on the wiki (lawyers involved). The information was removed but I left enough info so that passersby would know that it is possible and would hopefully come to the forums and ask about it. I and others would then go behind the scenes and share the information to get you up and running.

Sydney's Mom · 03-11-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Always best to be prepared I say.

Kinda hard to read with a head injury (luckily he wears his helmet) . . .

Skydog · 03-11-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GalinAZ

What a hoot! Lots of passion with this group, I like it.
Ea, thank you for your response, I enjoy a lively discussion and appreciate the information provided by all.

It may be a misimpression on my part, but I feel that some of the commentators don't share my problems because they've been able to avail themselves of DRM workarounds that are no longer available? That topic now seems to be verboten.

GalinAZ-

Like you, I never had easy access to DRM Workarounds 101 and I had to spend hours and hours reading forum threads, searching the internet, followed by even more reading. I do not expect others to do the work for me.

As a result, I gradually gathered enough information to know what tools were required to accomplish the task. Then, when I had a question or two, everyone, and I mean everyone, here at MR was/is more than generous with their time and knowlege to help me.

Take a deep breath, find some time to really peruse the threads here, and I guarantee you will be armed with enough info that will point you in the direction you are seeking. Then, if/when you are stuck, just politely post your question and the many knowledgable people here will be happy to help.

Sydney's Mom · 03-11-2010, 11:05 PM

GalinAZ-You will find a thread under each of the Epub, Pdf and Mobi categories above. I was an absolute dunce when it came to computers, but I got enough help here at MR to be able to read library books on my kindle. Unfortunately, I got so good at removing DRM, that I am now kind of sad when I get a book that doesn't have DRM!

I think the scripts for Epub are still on I heart cabbages blog. That would be a good place to start, because that seems to be the most common format. Once you have that working, Pdf just needs an extra script.

Latherme_up · 03-12-2010, 01:39 PM

Kindle sucks ass. sell that stupid toy. I read on a laptop. You can do more stuff on it.

kennyc · 03-12-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Latherme_up

Kindle sucks ass. sell that stupid toy. I read on a laptop. You can do more stuff on it.

or an iPad, it even handles that women's issue.

libri-libre · 03-12-2010, 02:07 PM

Hello Harry:

I'm interested in what you think are better devices than the Kindle? I'm planning on buying an eReader for a family member as a gift and would appreciate the info.

I am a Kindle owner and enjoy it.

However, I think personally there are a number of much, much better devices on the market than the Kindle

libri-libre · 03-12-2010, 02:20 PM

Skydog:

I think I've done the appropriate research and now have enough info to either be dangerous or be successful at removing DRM from library books so I can read them on my Kindle. I just need to set aside a coupla hours to try it. I wish it wan't so (apparently) onerous but maybe I'll end up like you and be able to do it routinely.

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Originally Posted by Skydog

GalinAZ-

Like you, I never had easy access to DRM Workarounds 101 and I had to spend hours and hours reading forum threads, searching the internet, followed by even more reading. I do not expect others to do the work for me.

As a result, I gradually gathered enough information to know what tools were required to accomplish the task. Then, when I had a question or two, everyone, and I mean everyone, here at MR was/is more than generous with their time and knowlege to help me.

Take a deep breath, find some time to really peruse the threads here, and I guarantee you will be armed with enough info that will point you in the direction you are seeking. Then, if/when you are stuck, just politely post your question and the many knowledgable people here will be happy to help.

banjobama · 03-12-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Latherme_up

Kindle sucks ass. sell that stupid toy. I read on a laptop. You can do more stuff on it.

Thanks, Plato.

To the OP, I don't see why you oughtn't sell the Kindle and buy something else. I agree with you somewhat on a lot of your issues which is why I got a Sony in the first place. Of course, to each his/her own. The person who gave you the Kindle would probably like you to have something you will actually use and enjoy, so why not get a different reader?

Logseman · 03-13-2010, 03:25 AM

OP:

Send it to me through USPS, I'll gladly take care of the cost of the shipment and relieve you from the heavy burden of having such a thing

kindlekitten · 03-13-2010, 01:08 PM

for all of you who thought some of the responses were heavy handed... this is all we ask!

HarryT · 03-13-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Hey Harry, which one of yours do you find you use the most?

Just curious. I agree with your advice btw.

I like my kindle but find I use my 900 mostly these days.

When I'm "out and about," it's the 5" Pocketbook 360. When I'm reading at home, and especially when I'm proof-reading my books, it's the 6" BeBook Neo.

mdovell · 03-13-2010, 01:28 PM

Kindle isn't a toy. Now technically there is minesweeper but beyond that so far no games.

Can you do more on a laptop? Certainly but that's on a LCD screen. I do have a laptop but I can't wireless download things for free.

It's much easier to read my kindle than my laptop. If I want to read large articles I'd prefer the kindle...otherwise I'd just print them out. If you want to read on a laptop that's fine...but...I have used computers for the past 15 or so years...if you want to include video games let's go back about 25 or so years (maybe 27...hard to say) it's simply easier to read text on a kindle.

When it comes down to it when people read they have the text and there's light on top of it so you can read. tv/computer screens emit light so it's the opposite of what we are used to. We'd have to put lights on the floor instead of ceilings to get the same affect.

kennyc · 03-13-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

When I'm "out and about," it's the 5" Pocketbook 360. When I'm reading at home, and especially when I'm proof-reading my books, it's the 6" BeBook Neo.

Thanks!

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03-11-2010, 09:49 PM	#46
GalinAZ Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 66 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Device: Kindle	What a hoot! Lots of passion with this group, I like it. Ea, thank you for your response, I enjoy a lively discussion and appreciate the information provided by all. It may be a misimpression on my part, but I feel that some of the commentators don't share my problems because they've been able to avail themselves of DRM workarounds that are no longer available? That topic now seems to be verboten.

03-11-2010, 11:05 PM	#50
Sydney's Mom Wizard Posts: 2,896 Karma: 6995721 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Idaho, on the side of a mountain Device: Kindle Oasis, Fire 3d Gen and 5th Gen and Samsung Tab S	GalinAZ-You will find a thread under each of the Epub, Pdf and Mobi categories above. I was an absolute dunce when it came to computers, but I got enough help here at MR to be able to read library books on my kindle. Unfortunately, I got so good at removing DRM, that I am now kind of sad when I get a book that doesn't have DRM! I think the scripts for Epub are still on I heart cabbages blog. That would be a good place to start, because that seems to be the most common format. Once you have that working, Pdf just needs an extra script.

03-12-2010, 01:39 PM	#51
Latherme_up Banned Posts: 4 Karma: 2680 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: none	Kindle sucks ass. sell that stupid toy. I read on a laptop. You can do more stuff on it.

03-12-2010, 02:07 PM	#53
libri-libre Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Device: Kindle	Hello Harry: I'm interested in what you think are better devices than the Kindle? I'm planning on buying an eReader for a family member as a gift and would appreciate the info. I am a Kindle owner and enjoy it. However, I think personally there are a number of much, much better devices on the market than the Kindle

03-13-2010, 03:25 AM	#56
Logseman Orisa Posts: 2,001 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	OP: Send it to me through USPS, I'll gladly take care of the cost of the shipment and relieve you from the heavy burden of having such a thing

03-13-2010, 01:08 PM	#57
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	for all of you who thought some of the responses were heavy handed... this is all we ask!

03-13-2010, 01:28 PM	#59
mdovell Zealot Posts: 148 Karma: 3168 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Kindle DX	Kindle isn't a toy. Now technically there is minesweeper but beyond that so far no games. Can you do more on a laptop? Certainly but that's on a LCD screen. I do have a laptop but I can't wireless download things for free. It's much easier to read my kindle than my laptop. If I want to read large articles I'd prefer the kindle...otherwise I'd just print them out. If you want to read on a laptop that's fine...but...I have used computers for the past 15 or so years...if you want to include video games let's go back about 25 or so years (maybe 27...hard to say) it's simply easier to read text on a kindle. When it comes down to it when people read they have the text and there's light on top of it so you can read. tv/computer screens emit light so it's the opposite of what we are used to. We'd have to put lights on the floor instead of ceilings to get the same affect.