eBook distribution servers

Babak_Vandad · 03-11-2009, 10:22 AM

Hi,
I've recently bought a Sony Reader PRS700; so I'm new to this stuff and I don't know whether I'm placing my question in right place or not.

I got some ebooks from Sony Book Store. And wondered how is this mechanism of authorizing an ebook reader by a website ?

I've used Adobe Digital Editions and read something about Adobe Content Server 4 . Is there any way to sell and distribute ebooks securely without using Content Server for Digital Editions and Sony Reader users ?

Any information would be helpful

Babak Vandad

Server · 03-11-2009, 12:41 PM

I think the link below should be able to clearify your query.

"Adobe® Content Server 4 software is a robust server solution that digitally protects PDF and reflowable EPUB eBooks for Adobe Digital Editions software and supported mobile devices, including the Sony® Reader Digital Book. Easy to integrate into existing systems using industry-standard technologies, Content Server 4 allows you to host and manage eBooks on your existing infrastructure. Content Server even supports lending libraries and third-party resellers."

There are also FAQs and product datasheets available too

Babak_Vandad · 03-11-2009, 01:25 PM

well, thank you for your reply, but I asked if there is any way to distribute ebooks securely for DE and SonyReader, "without" Content Server. Is there any other platforms ? Are there any APIs for dealing with SonyReader or so ?

DixieGal · 03-11-2009, 01:31 PM

Please do not violate copyright laws. Piracy makes ebook owning seem dirty.

Babak_Vandad · 03-11-2009, 01:50 PM

wow! I'm just trying to find a way to sell ebooks in a secure way! And the problem is that I can not afford $6500 for Content Server. So I'm looking for other softwares which may do this task with lower costs. Or whether there is any API which I can use to develop my own server side.

Am I a pirate ?! Am I braking any laws ?!

Anyway, does any body know how these mechanisms work ?

zelda_pinwheel · 03-11-2009, 01:54 PM

maybe you can tell us more about what exactly you want to do. are you a publisher ? are you trying to launch a bookselling site ? what kind of books do you want to sell ?

pilotbob · 03-11-2009, 01:56 PM

Babak,

I know this doesn't answer your question, but have you considered distributing your content without using DRM? If you do some research you will see that pretty much every DRM scheme has a tool to remove it, Adobe DRM included.

Please see the several threads with us and other publishers authors on why DRM only affects and annoys your paying customers.

BOb

AnemicOak · 03-11-2009, 02:04 PM

The only way I can think of that you can sell DRM'd epub or PDF books (if you must), besides using your own content server would be though a distributor that handles those formats for you. Like Over Drive (aka Content Serve).

Babak_Vandad · 03-11-2009, 02:48 PM

Zelda, yes; I want to publish some ebooks for a small group of people.

AnemicOak, I read about Over Drive; Their "Private Reserve" service is suitable for me. But I do not know the prices and tariffs. and am waiting them to answer my e-mail on this issue.

I also got the DE Launcher SDK by Adobe. It seems that I have to build an ebx.etd file which is an XML file format. But where can I find more information on the schema that it uses and on the "fulfill url" .

I know I'm so ignorant and new to this context. It's just two days that I'm reading about these stuffs.

ahintz · 03-11-2009, 08:40 PM

If you want to use Adobe's DRM on either ePub or PDF, you're going to have to use their software/service. There does not appear to be a personal DRM scheme supported by Adobe Digital Editions (which is what powers the ePub and PDF handling of the Sony PRS-505/700). You can find out more about ADEPT at http://www.adobe.com/products/adept/.

03-11-2009, 10:22 AM	#1
Babak_Vandad Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Sony PRS-700	eBook distribution servers Hi, I've recently bought a Sony Reader PRS700; so I'm new to this stuff and I don't know whether I'm placing my question in right place or not. I got some ebooks from Sony Book Store. And wondered how is this mechanism of authorizing an ebook reader by a website ? I've used Adobe Digital Editions and read something about Adobe Content Server 4 . Is there any way to sell and distribute ebooks securely without using Content Server for Digital Editions and Sony Reader users ? Any information would be helpful Babak Vandad

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03-11-2009, 12:41 PM	#2
Server Anti-Narcissist Posts: 171 Karma: 307 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere Far, Nowhere Near... Device: SØNY6	I think the link below should be able to clearify your query. "Adobe® Content Server 4 software is a robust server solution that digitally protects PDF and reflowable EPUB eBooks for Adobe Digital Editions software and supported mobile devices, including the Sony® Reader Digital Book. Easy to integrate into existing systems using industry-standard technologies, Content Server 4 allows you to host and manage eBooks on your existing infrastructure. Content Server even supports lending libraries and third-party resellers." There are also FAQs and product datasheets available too

03-11-2009, 01:25 PM	#3
Babak_Vandad Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Sony PRS-700	well, thank you for your reply, but I asked if there is any way to distribute ebooks securely for DE and SonyReader, "without" Content Server. Is there any other platforms ? Are there any APIs for dealing with SonyReader or so ?

03-11-2009, 01:31 PM	#4
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Please do not violate copyright laws. Piracy makes ebook owning seem dirty.

03-11-2009, 01:50 PM	#5
Babak_Vandad Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Sony PRS-700	wow! I'm just trying to find a way to sell ebooks in a secure way! And the problem is that I can not afford $6500 for Content Server. So I'm looking for other softwares which may do this task with lower costs. Or whether there is any API which I can use to develop my own server side. Am I a pirate ?! Am I braking any laws ?! Anyway, does any body know how these mechanisms work ?

03-11-2009, 01:54 PM	#6
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	maybe you can tell us more about what exactly you want to do. are you a publisher ? are you trying to launch a bookselling site ? what kind of books do you want to sell ?

03-11-2009, 01:56 PM	#7
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	Babak, I know this doesn't answer your question, but have you considered distributing your content without using DRM? If you do some research you will see that pretty much every DRM scheme has a tool to remove it, Adobe DRM included. Please see the several threads with us and other publishers authors on why DRM only affects and annoys your paying customers. BOb

03-11-2009, 02:04 PM	#8
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	The only way I can think of that you can sell DRM'd epub or PDF books (if you must), besides using your own content server would be though a distributor that handles those formats for you. Like Over Drive (aka Content Serve).

03-11-2009, 02:48 PM	#9
Babak_Vandad Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Sony PRS-700	Zelda, yes; I want to publish some ebooks for a small group of people. AnemicOak, I read about Over Drive; Their "Private Reserve" service is suitable for me. But I do not know the prices and tariffs. and am waiting them to answer my e-mail on this issue. I also got the DE Launcher SDK by Adobe. It seems that I have to build an ebx.etd file which is an XML file format. But where can I find more information on the schema that it uses and on the "fulfill url" . I know I'm so ignorant and new to this context. It's just two days that I'm reading about these stuffs.

03-11-2009, 08:40 PM	#10
ahintz Zealot Posts: 107 Karma: 322 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Device: Kindle PW/iPhone5/iPad (3)/Nook ST	If you want to use Adobe's DRM on either ePub or PDF, you're going to have to use their software/service. There does not appear to be a personal DRM scheme supported by Adobe Digital Editions (which is what powers the ePub and PDF handling of the Sony PRS-505/700). You can find out more about ADEPT at http://www.adobe.com/products/adept/.

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