Post #2187616
2026-03-23 01:12 UTC
(6) you try to open the epub in Calibre. It gives you an error, because the epub is in fact encrypted.
(7) you ponder reading it in ugly adobe editions, but you're committed now. Onwards, through the fog!
In order to read it in calibre you need to remove the security of the book. In order to do that you need to install a plugin into calibre.
(8) after installing the slightly finicky plugin, finally it works and you can now actually view the epub in calibre.
(9) If you want to copy it to your hardware ereader of choice, you need to save a copy of the epub, finally without the drm, and then you can put it on your ereader.
(10) realize it's now 3am and cry yourself to sleep.
No one should have to go through this shit. 3/3
#fuckDRM #ebook #itsTheLittleThings
Replies (3)
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@raccoonformality@tech.lgbt 2026-03-23 03:40
@workingclassgames@tech.lgbt If AI is allowed to be trained on pirated books why can't I be trained on pirated books.
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@LaPrenda@neopaquita.es 2026-03-23 09:27
11) the library of your device updates. Your device can't read no drm ebooks you have installed. You have to repeat all the process Again!🎉
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@do3cc@mastodon.social 2026-03-24 04:51
@workingclassgames@tech.lgbt Then you learn that many companies provide unencrypted ebooks. You rejoice, freedom! DRM will be pushed back by the consumers! Wait a minute, what is soft DRM? Does that other book dealer provide DRM free epub, yes or no? You don’t know, the website is vague, your hunt continues…