![]() ![]() They are a strong player in the software world and can serve as a canary in the coal mine. Nice to see that Github which has more to lose feels safe enough hosting such tools. AZW (Amazon Word) is a proprietary e-book format from Amazon, based on the original MOBI format using the high compression option, used on both eBook files that are protected with DRM and files that are not protected. I have barely been here a year but it wasn't too long after I joined when I saw someone censored for mentioning the name of a DRM removal tool. While DRM removal may be discussed in the abstract, the following are not allowed at MobileRead:ĭiscussing DRM removal to pirate content ĭirect download links to DRM-removal tools.įurther information on our policy on copyright, uploads and DRM can be found here. Looking at the MobileRead FAQs check section 8 of the Posting Guidelines" ![]() Talk about taking a sledgehammer to swat a mosquito - who knew that a judge could decide copying a program from your hard drive to RAM constituted making a second unauthorized copy. Evidently some of the software companies were not happy with such discussions and invoked the DMCA. The online tool on Zamzar’s website is free for most users and there are just three steps upload your AZW file, click to convert it to PDF and then download the PDF. If the AZW3 file you’re trying to convert was purchased from Amazon. AZW files can be converted to PDF using an ebook software like Calibre or by using file conversion software or websites like Zamzar. ![]() That happened years back to one forum I used to lurk in when some of the discussions went overboard in discussing circumventing software that was locked by such means as a physical dongle (or "how to Unlock HardLock"), needing a CD in the drive with a sideline in damaged CDs so a copy without the damage wouldn't work, etc. Calibre is the best way to convert files from AZW3 to PDF and vice versa, as you won’t have to deal with file size limits. You have to walk that line between free discussion and having MobileRead beset by lawyers. Personally, I feel whiplash when I see someone chastised and the more open and liberal we can be with our rules the better.
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