Tools_v5.3 - Page 2

Fluribus · 09-11-2012, 10:11 PM

I just went to the site and saw v5.3 instead of v5.2.

FizzyWater · 09-12-2012, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Fluribus

I just went to the site and saw v5.3 instead of v5.2.

Yep, see post #13.

Fluribus · 09-12-2012, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by FizzyWater

Yep, see post #13.

That big green box tends to draw my eye and often drowns out the rest of the post.

pdurrant · 09-12-2012, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Katie1

What IS the Differences in Tools 5.1 & 5.2??

According to the release notes:

5.2

Fixed a couple of problems with Topaz decoding
Enhanced the logging messages of the tools
Added iOS UDID support to the Mac OS X DeDRM AppleScript application
Added a feature for Linux users of the Kindle plugin. Now can be run under native Linux calibre, but will pick up the required DRM info from the copy of Wine with Kindle for PC installed. N.B. Python and pycrypto must be installed under Wine for this to work.

5.3

Fixed a problem with the Kindle plugin under Linux if Wine or python under Wine wasn’t installed. Thanks, DiapDealer!
Made the Mac version of the Kindle tools look in an extra location for DeDRM info based on a user report.

So it seems that the changes are mostly to the tools handling Kindle ebooks.

Barbara1955 · 09-12-2012, 10:26 AM

Since I am a PC user dont look like it effects me WHEW!

DiapDealer · 09-12-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Katie1

Since I am a PC user dont look like it effects me WHEW!

Except for that very first bullet point which affects all platforms, you're quite correct.

Apprentice Alf · 09-17-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

Alf has updated the tools again. There are also some new blog posts.

I have fixed a bug in the Macintosh DeDRM application. The new version, 5.3.1, is available from my blog.

This update will only be of interest to Macintosh users who use the DeDRM application instead of the separate calibre plugins, and who need to add in their Barnes & Noble encryption key.

— Alf.

ScotiaBurrell · 09-17-2012, 12:26 PM

If you don't use a rss reader and dont' want to start for one blog you can use the website iftt.com to watch alfs website and send you an email (or text message) when it is updated.

pdurrant · 09-17-2012, 12:35 PM

I use Mac OS X Mail, so I can subscribe to the comments RSS feed, and the comments appear in a mailbox. So I check the blog every time I check my mail.

This probably explains why so many of the comments there are mine! Although it's nice to see that there are other people helping out as well now.

spindlegirl · 09-17-2012, 12:52 PM

Thank you!

jbcohen · 09-20-2012, 08:48 AM

I frequently use changedetection.com to monitor web site for changes.

NNolan · 10-04-2012, 05:23 PM

Bummer, the tools don't recognize Paperwhite serial numbers yet.

DiapDealer · 10-04-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NNolan

Bummer, the tools don't recognize Paperwhite serial numbers yet.

Yet??
I'd advise keeping your expectations pretty low. There's always the chance that a brand new device just flat-out screws the whole pooch.

pdurrant · 10-04-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NNolan

Bummer, the tools don't recognize Paperwhite serial numbers yet.

That's odd. I have heard otherwise in another place.

NNolan · 10-04-2012, 06:22 PM

Ok, I figured out what was wrong...it doesn't like a cut-and-paste from the Amazon "Manage Your Devices" web page. Removing the embedded spaces in the serial number from within the Configure tool doesn't work; I had to copy it to a text file, remove the spaces there and then copy it into the Configure section of the tool.

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NNolan Compulsive Gadget Geek Posts: 407 Karma: 4219324 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Central Virginia Device: One of each, and two in some cases	Ok, I figured out what was wrong...it doesn't like a cut-and-paste from the Amazon "Manage Your Devices" web page. Removing the embedded spaces in the serial number from within the Configure tool doesn't work; I had to copy it to a text file, remove the spaces there and then copy it into the Configure section of the tool.

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