Adobe ADEPT DRM for PDF circumvented

[joblack]

Originally Posted by BookishMom

I was able to figure out how to do the DRMd MobiPocket books scripts (by Igor), but these have me stumped. Can someone send me a link to the latest scripts and maybe a "dummies" guide on how to run them?

Hey BookishMom

You are in the wrong forum section - this is the pdf section. You will have the best chances to get qualified answers in the Mobi section.

[BookishMom]

Originally Posted by joblack

Hey BookishMom

You are in the wrong forum section - this is the pdf section. You will have the best chances to get qualified answers in the Mobi section.

Hi

I'm sorry, I should have made myself more clear. I was asking about PDF files. I wasn't having problems with the Mobi scripts. The PDF ones were stumping me, though. But someone PM'd some help, so now I think I have everything working - just need to test it.

[joblack]

Originally Posted by jackky

Hi,
I get the following error with ineptkey:
Pls help me. TIA..

An application error has occurred and an application error log is being generated. Exception: access violation (0xC0000005), Address"

The error 0xC0000005 is generated by an illegal "memory access violation". This can be caused by anything from faulty RAM, an incorrect/corrupt device driver, poorly written/updated software and more commonly under Windows XP Service pack 2, malware/adware installations.

http://www.updatexp.com/0xC0000005.html

[jackky]

joblack,
Thanks.
I solved the problem.
I started the PC on safe mode, then I was able to get the key file.

[vince100]

This is fantastic work! I would really appreciate a pm with links to the newest versions of ineptkey and ineptpdf.

Thanks.

[grim_reader]

Originally Posted by trekker99

Will v6 of ineptpdf fix this? ...

v6 of ineptpdf?

Does it really exist?

Thanks for any confirmation.

[joblack]

Originally Posted by grim_reader

v6 of ineptpdf?

Does it really exist?

Thanks for any confirmation.

That depends on the problem.

[AnnePaul]

Hi!
I have a question for gurus here, if I have a DRMd adobe ebook and I obtained my key using the ineptkey python script, can I then send this key to a friend so she installs it (how could that be even done?) in her computer and can open the same ebook I bought?
In case I wouldn't want to remove the DRM with the ineptpdf.pyw script...

Is this possible? thanks everyone!

[wallcraft]

Originally Posted by AnnePaul

if I have a DRMd adobe ebook and I obtained my key using the ineptkey python script, can I then send this key to a friend so she installs it (how could that be even done?) in her computer and can open the same ebook I bought?

If you want to share ebooks without removing DRM, then note that your friend can also join your Adobe ID (up to 6 PCs and devices per Adobe account). Then there is no need to strip the DRM at all. The downside of this approach is that there is a 6 device limit between the two of you. This is entirely legal, the new Cool-er reader (Cool-er: light, trendy, inexpensive e-book reader) is advertising exactly this approach.

It would also be possible to send the .pdf and the adeptkey.der file to your friend, but she would have to run ideptpdf to strip the DRM if she was not under your Adobe ID.

[joblack]

Originally Posted by AnnePaul

Hi!
I have a question for gurus here, if I have a DRMd adobe ebook and I obtained my key using the ineptkey python script, can I then send this key to a friend so she installs it (how could that be even done?) in her computer and can open the same ebook I bought?
In case I wouldn't want to remove the DRM with the ineptpdf.pyw script...

Is this possible? thanks everyone!

No but you can strip the DRM and share your 'freed ebook' with your friend but that is most probably not legal in your country.

[AnnePaul]

Thanks Wallcraft and joblack!

I will try your ideas.

[pilotbob]

Originally Posted by AnnePaul

Hi!
I have a question for gurus here, if I have a DRMd adobe ebook and I obtained my key using the ineptkey python script, can I then send this key to a friend so she installs it (how could that be even done?) in her computer and can open the same ebook I bought?

Please keep in mind that MobileRead is not here to help you violate copyright and we do not condone such behavior. We generally allow these threads to help people personally read an ebook they have legally obtained.

[moderator]

[MerryDay]

Hello!

Okay, so I received an ARC for review from a publisher, but - of course- it's an ADEPT DRMed file...and I really hate to read on a computer screen. Thankfully, I found this thread (Cabbages, you are the best), but...I've followed all directions, downloaded the programs & the scripts, but when I try to open the .pdf at the end, I get an "expected dict object" message and nothing shows up.

Is there a fix for this that I'm missing? If I found a link to the newest scripts, would it work? I feel rather like a n00b, but I'm hoping I've just overlooked something.

Thanks so much!

[Dicedude]

Originally Posted by i♥cabbages

Déjà vu time! I have successfully and reproducibly circumvented Adobe's ADEPT DRM system for PDF files. A discussion of the system and the circumvention is available in a blog post I've made on the subject: Link removed

Could someone please send me this missing link? Thanks!

[wallcraft]

Originally Posted by Dicedude

Could someone please send me this missing link?

You may not need the link, see my earlier post:

Originally Posted by wallcraft

The names of the scripts are ineptkey (ineptkey.pyw) and ineptpdf (ineptpdf.pyw), the INEPT is a play on ADEPT which is a bit unfair of i♥cabbages because the scheme held up for years until he/she came along. On the other hand, i♥cabbages should know, if anyone outside Adobe does, how inept the DRM really is.

As I said above: Yahoo is updating its search of pastebin more frequently than Google.