Epub with DRM

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Epub with DRM

Is is currently possible to read a public library book, in epub format, with DRM on an iPad? I can get them on my MacBook using the software that the library links to but when the books are dragged to my iPad they cannot be opened. Is it possible to load the library software on the ipad and download directly there instead of through the MacBook? Any help would be great.

MacBook Pro 13", Mac OS X (10.6.3)

Posted on Jun 9, 2010 12:05 PM

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varjak paw

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Jun 9, 2010 12:27 PM in response to Robert Motlong

For many libraries, you can use Overdrive Media Console. It works with digital books from many Colorado library systems.

Regards.

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Tamara

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Jun 10, 2010 4:47 AM in response to Robert Motlong

Overdrive is supposed to be working on an app that will let you read library books on a mobile device.

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Jun 10, 2010 5:49 AM in response to Robert Motlong

Thank you both for your response. I guess I should have been more specific. I would like to read books, not listen to audio books. It seems as though the Overdrive Console and application are intended for audio books not the ebooks. Again, thanks for taking the time to respond to my question. If I am mistaken about the Overdirve Console or App, please let me know.

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Tamara

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Jun 10, 2010 6:02 AM in response to Robert Motlong

Overdrive is supposed to be working on a solution for ebooks.

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Answer 5

Jun 11, 2010 12:03 PM in response to Robert Motlong

Well I got an answer from Tech Support at Overdrive: "We thank you for using OverDrive! Unfortunately, because our Adobe eBook titles are DRM protected, they are not compatible with the Apple iPad. We do hope in the near future that the iPad will support or eBook titles." I hope so too!

Thanks anyway.

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Answer 6

Jun 13, 2010 5:54 PM in response to Robert Motlong

See http://bit.ly/9ejlUR to enable reading them on the iPad

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Answer 7

Jul 13, 2010 6:20 AM in response to Robert Motlong

Thanks for the help. It is not a perfect solution but it does work!

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