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Audio Books

I recently borrowed an audio book from the library that was on a M4b format.

I want to download the book via itunes to my iPhone, and the audio book says that this format is compatable with the iPhone

When I played the CD, I expected it to go automatically to my itunes library, unfortunately my PC just asks "Play it" or do nothing.

Can any one help me get this book on my iPhone?

Thanks

Comments

  • gonzo127
    gonzo127 Posts: 4,482 Forumite
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    although i could be wrong, i beleive most audio books (especially ones at librarys) have a copy protection on them which is designed to stop you being able to rip the book from the cd into another format such as itunes.

    this is because once you have ripped the cd onto your computer you could actually keep it forever therefore breaking the copyright agreement which the library has to be able to lend the cd to you
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    on a £100 shop you might on average get 70 items save
    10p per product = £7 a week ~ £28 a month
    20p per product = £14 a week ~ £56 a month
    30p per product = £21 a week ~ £84 a month (or in other words one weeks shoping at the new price)
  • It may be DRM protected. Apparently a search on google could yield articles that help you deal with such situations, but i suspect copying the book breaches someone's copyright and hence this is illegal.

    (writing while gonzo replied sorry if repeats info)
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