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Old 08-07-2010, 07:20 AM   #1
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Is there anyway to read ibooks ebooks in pc?
Is there anyway to read ibooks ebooks in pc?

In the same way as I can do for the kindle ebooks. They provide kindle for pc.
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Old 08-07-2010, 08:43 AM   #2
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It would be a useful feature to add to iTunes on a PC or Mac.
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Old 08-08-2010, 04:46 AM   #4
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Is there anyway to read ibooks ebooks in pc?

In the same way as I can do for the kindle ebooks. They provide kindle for pc.
Download adobe epub reader for pc
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Old 08-08-2010, 04:48 AM   #5
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That wouldn't work, unless you've figured out a way to break Apple's DRM for the iBooks. Apple uses their own DRM, not ADEPT.
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Old 08-08-2010, 07:38 AM   #6
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That wouldn't work, unless you've figured out a way to break Apple's DRM for the iBooks. Apple uses their own DRM, not ADEPT.
Sorry didn't realize that he was talking about apple drm ebooks, as i never buy from ibook store. I prefer to buy from amazon and make it drm free so that i can read it on any device any format.
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Old 08-08-2010, 11:13 AM   #7
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I prefer to buy from amazon and make it drm free so that i can read it on any device any format.
Are there instructions somewhere on how to remove the Amazon DRM from an azw file and convert it to epub?
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Is there anyway to read ibooks ebooks in pc?

In the same way as I can do for the kindle ebooks. They provide kindle for pc.
Yes, you can read your books via Calibre's viewer. However your e-reader needs to be connected to your computer so Calibre can "read" the books files. Calibre's viewer allows you to adjust font size and even has a bookmark feature but won't track last page read like Kindle's app will across platforms.

If you have books already on Calibre, you can read them anytime without tethering your device.

Of course, Calibre won't read DRM protected files as that is proprietary to the book seller and book publisher.
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Yes, there are, but please don't ask for them here at MR. It is against forum policy to either ask for, or provide, detailed assistance with DRM removal.
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Yes, there are, but please don't ask for them here at MR. It is against forum policy to either ask for, or provide, detailed assistance with DRM removal.
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Old 08-08-2010, 11:27 AM   #11
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Old 08-08-2010, 12:44 PM   #12
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I have been trying to buy that hard-to-find book “How to Break DRM for Dummies.” It is the one that comes with the accompanying CD containing programs, scripts, links and a list of reasonably priced defense attorneys.
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I have been trying to buy that hard-to-find book “How to Break DRM for Dummies.” It is the one that comes with the accompanying CD containing programs, scripts, links and a list of reasonably priced defense attorneys.
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and from what I have read, publishers are changing up DRM all the time so staying current would be challenging.
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I have been trying to buy that hard-to-find book “How to Break DRM for Dummies.” It is the one that comes with the accompanying CD containing programs, scripts, links and a list of reasonably priced defense attorneys.
Yeah but is it available in epub format yet?
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There is work being done on the fairplay DRM being used for iBooks ePub. But, it's not there yet. So for now, there is no way to remove the DRM. The solution is to not buy any book via iBooks.
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