Barnes & Noble DRM for EPUB circumvented - Page 5

ATDrake · 08-27-2010, 02:38 PM

You can associate the .pyw extension on the Mac with the Python Launcher (buried in /System/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/[version]/Resources) via More Info/Open With in the Finder. Then double-clicking will automatically open it.

pforbes · 10-03-2010, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunky

I am so new at this I have turned green--so please be kind and guide me along as to the correct manner of changing B&N DRM into epub for my Sony PRS300. From what I have read it appears that I have to:

1-Download Python
2-Then run ignoblekey
3-Then run ignoblekeygen
4-Then run ignobleepub

So after Step 4 would I then just be able to save to my eLibrary or would I have to import it into Calibre (sp?)????

New to this issue, too. Started with a Palm E2 and needed to move up in the world to an iPod Touch. Now need five (5) reader apps just to read my e-library on the train. ARRGHHHH!

Tried to follow the Python/Calibre thing but find I need actual Step-by-Step instructions. I'm not too thick, but Terminal and Mac script things never concerned me like Basic and DOS did at work so it looks like Greek to me. I don't understand the error messages that Python provides.

Off-line help, anyone?

KevinH · 10-03-2010, 10:30 AM

Hi,

Sure pm KevinH on this forum. Happy to help.

(Also from Ontario!)

Victorine · 10-03-2010, 11:12 AM

As a writer, when I put my book on the Kindle, I put a DRM on it because I didn't want people file sharing my hard work. But when I read posts like this I realize that I just frustrated my customers and made it difficult for them to enjoy my book on different devices.

So when I put my book up on B&N website, I clicked NO DRM.

I've learned a lot since I first started this ebook thing.

Vicki

pforbes · 10-08-2010, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Victorine

As a writer, when I put my book on the Kindle, I put a DRM on it because I didn't want people file sharing my hard work. But when I read posts like this I realize that I just frustrated my customers and made it difficult for them to enjoy my book on different devices.

So when I put my book up on B&N website, I clicked NO DRM.

I've learned a lot since I first started this ebook thing.

Vicki

I'm on your side. Had long chat with a favoured writer, Jeffery Carver, about these DRMs. He pointed me to Python & Caliber. A few of his books are free and I like them so much, I donated funds to him to encourage his continued writing.
I understand about the passion behind what folks are good at doing, but I do know it doesn't pay the rent like money does.
I pay for what I read and object strenuously to copies being freely and illegal distributed. This applies to Software, books, music.....
What I get upset at is a Vendor restricting my purchase from being used on a better Reader. Like buying a Ford and only being allowed to drive it on Ford's roads

TomF · 10-21-2010, 07:56 PM

A couple of years ago I read a book by a recent NYT Top-10 author. After getting my Kindle a few months ago I decided to go back and read all of his books starting with his first one. All of his books were available at Amazon except the third one, published in 1992, which was only available in paperback, so I ordered it from Amazon.

I just discovered that it was available as an e-book from B&N, so I bought the EPUB version. Thanks to i♥cabbages this is the next book I'll be reading on my Kindle!

Everything worked great! Thanks!

Frogger0706 · 10-28-2010, 05:17 PM

Anyone out there available to PM? I seem to be really dumb and cannot figure this out for the life of me. Ready to throw computer thru the wall!

wallcraft · 10-28-2010, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogger0706

Ready to throw computer thru the wall!

There is now a plug in for Calibre that can strip B&N DRM from ePubs. This is in tools_v2.1, and as usual see Apprentice Alf's Blog for the latest info.

doreenjoy · 10-28-2010, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogger0706

Anyone out there available to PM? I seem to be really dumb and cannot figure this out for the life of me. Ready to throw computer thru the wall!

PM sent...

pforbes · 10-29-2010, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallcraft

There is now a plug in for Calibre that can strip B&N DRM from ePubs. This is in tools_v2.1, and as usual see Apprentice Alf's Blog for the latest info.

Where can I find that Tools V2.1, please?

texasnightowl · 10-29-2010, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pforbes

Where can I find that Tools V2.1, please?

use google...search for the blog that was referenced

pforbes · 11-05-2010, 03:32 PM

Not terribly into 'Blogs'. Tried to send a note (query) to link removed and it failed. All text lost. Am cheesed off.
Am at wits end getting pwy's to not open Text. Something I did but can't see where to fix.
Another site can't let me know when there's a reply. Will this one?

KevinH · 11-05-2010, 08:50 PM

Hi,

As I tried to explain in my pm ..

On Mac OSX you need to make sure that all pyw files actually launch in the Python Launcher.app.

To make any *.pyw program launch in the Python Launcher.app

**Single-click** on any .pyw file

Go to the Finder->Get Info menu which will open a window with info about that .pyw file.

In that window go to “Open With” then use the pull down menu.

If “Python Launcher.app” is listed, then choose it and hit the “Change ALL” button.

If it is not listed then choose:

“Other …”

It will open up a gui to allow you to select the app you want to open it with.

The use the windows to navigate to

“HD” (or whatever you call you main hard drive)

/System/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.6/Resources

and then select “Python Launcher.app”

Then hit the Change All Button.

After that when double-clicking on a .pyw file, it should autolaunch via the Python Launcher.app and you will not need Terminal.app at all

leday · 12-03-2010, 02:19 PM

I have already been using the inept scripts for Adobe epub and pdf files for my Sony Reader with no problems. I now have purchased a Nook Color and have a question about the ignoblekey and ignoblekeygen scripts. I do NOT have the B&N reader software, as I prefer to use Calibre for my book management. Running the ignoblekey script gives me the error that it cannot locate the B&N reader software so that bombed out. Ignoblekeygen runs though. Am I correct in assuming that I can generate a key using this software WITHOUT needing to have the B&N reader software loaded, and that the generated key will work for ignobleepub to generate the final book file? Is there a book I can test this on before I actually purchase one from B&N? Also, if I only download the book directly to my Nook via Wi-Fi, do I need to have the B&N reader to get it to my hard drive so I can work with it using these scripts? (I know...newbie question...)

ATDrake · 12-03-2010, 02:31 PM

One of the scripts you mention is an old one, and has been superceded by the other script, which is basically an update for the old one.

The B&N DRM, unlike the ADE-DRM which Sony uses, works like a username/password combo across any version of all the files, and is not keyed to only work on a particular device.

The B&N software is not needed, either to download files (which you can get directly from the My NOOKlibrary page on their website) or for providing the info to unlock the books. You'll probably also be able to transfer the files directly from your Nook to your computer via USB.

B&N have promotional free books you could test it out on. See the Deals forum, where people often post the latest ones, and see if there's anything you might like to read.

Hope this helps.

11-05-2010, 03:32 PM	#72
pforbes Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ontario Device: iPod Touch Stanza & Good Reader	Not terribly into 'Blogs'. Tried to send a note (query) to link removed and it failed. All text lost. Am cheesed off. Am at wits end getting pwy's to not open Text. Something I did but can't see where to fix. Another site can't let me know when there's a reply. Will this one? Last edited by Alexander Turcic; 12-06-2010 at 09:28 AM. Reason: link removed / no direct links please to sites containing info/tools to crack drm

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08-27-2010, 02:38 PM	#61
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	You can associate the .pyw extension on the Mac with the Python Launcher (buried in /System/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/[version]/Resources) via More Info/Open With in the Finder. Then double-clicking will automatically open it.

10-03-2010, 10:30 AM	#63
KevinH Sigil Developer Posts: 7,645 Karma: 5433388 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: many	Hi, Sure pm KevinH on this forum. Happy to help. (Also from Ontario!)

10-03-2010, 11:12 AM	#64
Victorine Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle	As a writer, when I put my book on the Kindle, I put a DRM on it because I didn't want people file sharing my hard work. But when I read posts like this I realize that I just frustrated my customers and made it difficult for them to enjoy my book on different devices. So when I put my book up on B&N website, I clicked NO DRM. I've learned a lot since I first started this ebook thing. Vicki

10-21-2010, 07:56 PM	#66
TomF Kindle Enthusiast Posts: 243 Karma: 1818 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Device: Kindle 3G Graphite, Kindle Fire	A couple of years ago I read a book by a recent NYT Top-10 author. After getting my Kindle a few months ago I decided to go back and read all of his books starting with his first one. All of his books were available at Amazon except the third one, published in 1992, which was only available in paperback, so I ordered it from Amazon. I just discovered that it was available as an e-book from B&N, so I bought the EPUB version. Thanks to i♥cabbages this is the next book I'll be reading on my Kindle! Everything worked great! Thanks!

10-28-2010, 05:17 PM	#67
Frogger0706 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington State, USA Device: Sony PRS 350	Anyone out there available to PM? I seem to be really dumb and cannot figure this out for the life of me. Ready to throw computer thru the wall!

11-05-2010, 08:50 PM	#73
KevinH Sigil Developer Posts: 7,645 Karma: 5433388 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: many	Hi, As I tried to explain in my pm .. On Mac OSX you need to make sure that all pyw files actually launch in the Python Launcher.app. To make any .pyw program launch in the Python Launcher.app Single-click* on any .pyw file Go to the Finder->Get Info menu which will open a window with info about that .pyw file. In that window go to “Open With” then use the pull down menu. If “Python Launcher.app” is listed, then choose it and hit the “Change ALL” button. If it is not listed then choose: “Other …” It will open up a gui to allow you to select the app you want to open it with. The use the windows to navigate to “HD” (or whatever you call you main hard drive) /System/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.6/Resources and then select “Python Launcher.app” Then hit the Change All Button. After that when double-clicking on a .pyw file, it should autolaunch via the Python Launcher.app and you will not need Terminal.app at all

12-03-2010, 02:19 PM	#74
leday Groupie Posts: 171 Karma: 400 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Sony PRS-700, Nook Color	I have already been using the inept scripts for Adobe epub and pdf files for my Sony Reader with no problems. I now have purchased a Nook Color and have a question about the ignoblekey and ignoblekeygen scripts. I do NOT have the B&N reader software, as I prefer to use Calibre for my book management. Running the ignoblekey script gives me the error that it cannot locate the B&N reader software so that bombed out. Ignoblekeygen runs though. Am I correct in assuming that I can generate a key using this software WITHOUT needing to have the B&N reader software loaded, and that the generated key will work for ignobleepub to generate the final book file? Is there a book I can test this on before I actually purchase one from B&N? Also, if I only download the book directly to my Nook via Wi-Fi, do I need to have the B&N reader to get it to my hard drive so I can work with it using these scripts? (I know...newbie question...)

12-03-2010, 02:31 PM	#75
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	One of the scripts you mention is an old one, and has been superceded by the other script, which is basically an update for the old one. The B&N DRM, unlike the ADE-DRM which Sony uses, works like a username/password combo across any version of all the files, and is not keyed to only work on a particular device. The B&N software is not needed, either to download files (which you can get directly from the My NOOKlibrary page on their website) or for providing the info to unlock the books. You'll probably also be able to transfer the files directly from your Nook to your computer via USB. B&N have promotional free books you could test it out on. See the Deals forum, where people often post the latest ones, and see if there's anything you might like to read. Hope this helps.

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