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cyberpunk 4 days ago

Why do you need a windows vm for calibre? It’s java, it works on windows linux and mac (and likely bsd too)?

Galanwe 4 days ago | parent | next [-]

From what I remember, it was because I needed an old version of the Amazon Kindle app, to download a less secured version of Kindle books, to then convert them to epub with an old deDRM plug-in. Essentially the whole process is not doable nowadays with stronger DRMs.

BlueTemplar 4 days ago | parent [-]

Wait, but why would you still use Amazon ?

Galanwe 4 days ago | parent [-]

To buy books ?

I don't know of any other book provider with an extensive catalog. Also Amazon often have authors into a exclusive agreement, so it's not like it will change anytime soon.

BlueTemplar 4 days ago | parent [-]

Piracy + supporting authors (that aren't Amazon-exclusive) in other ways seems to be more ethical ?

dcminter 4 days ago | parent | prev [-]

Python, not Java.