Knock: Convert ACSM files to PDF/EPUBs with one command on Linux (github.com) 34 points by d4a 3y ago ↗ HN
[–] metadat 3y ago ↗ What is an ASCM file? In forty plus years I've not encountered this extension. [–] Vespasian 3y ago ↗ It's a "voucher" for an epub/pdf protected by Adobe DRM.After purchasing a book "you" get an ASCM file and use it toa) download an encrypted file from a content serverand b) get the encryption keys protected via a PKS system.This was cracked a few years ago and apparently Adobe/vendors never upgraded. [–] Tajnymag 3y ago ↗ Wow, that sounds even worse than I imagined. [–] knowhy 3y ago ↗ I was provided a ascm file when purchasing a ebook at Google Play.I was able to get a refund when it turned out that there is no offici way to convert it on a Linux system.
[–] Vespasian 3y ago ↗ It's a "voucher" for an epub/pdf protected by Adobe DRM.After purchasing a book "you" get an ASCM file and use it toa) download an encrypted file from a content serverand b) get the encryption keys protected via a PKS system.This was cracked a few years ago and apparently Adobe/vendors never upgraded. [–] Tajnymag 3y ago ↗ Wow, that sounds even worse than I imagined.
[–] knowhy 3y ago ↗ I was provided a ascm file when purchasing a ebook at Google Play.I was able to get a refund when it turned out that there is no offici way to convert it on a Linux system.
[–] WirelessGigabit 3y ago ↗ Thanks! I needed this. My library has either ACSM or send to Kindle. So I cannot read it on my old Sony eBook reader. Until this.
[–] seanvk 3y ago ↗ Calibre has supported this for some time now. Calibre is also available on Linux.
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[ 3.1 ms ] story [ 28.0 ms ] threadAfter purchasing a book "you" get an ASCM file and use it to
a) download an encrypted file from a content server
and b) get the encryption keys protected via a PKS system.
This was cracked a few years ago and apparently Adobe/vendors never upgraded.
I was able to get a refund when it turned out that there is no offici way to convert it on a Linux system.