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October 6, 2013
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Need help downloading Overdrive Media Console to access pub library book

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Trying to download Overdrive Media Console to access public library book

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    Correct answer sjpt

    As Jeff says, probably best to see if you can get help from Overdrive.

    But you've probably already been to http://omc.overdrive.com/ , and they don't seem to have much help or a forum.

    Bluefire that Jeff mentions is actually a different product than Overdrive that does much of the same job.

    (Bluefire is what I use on iPad and it also works on Android).

    On the whole I think Bluefire is better than Overdrive, and there have been quite a few cases of people having problems authorizing Overdrive.

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    Jeffrey_A_Wright
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    Jeffrey_A_WrightCommunity Manager
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    October 7, 2013

    Moving this discussion to the Adobe Digital Editions forum.

    AphonseDaudet are you receiving a specific error message which is prompting you to post to the Adobe forums?  If not then your question would probably be best answered by Bluefire.  You can find a support page on this topic at http://www.bluefirereader.com/using-library-books.html.

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    sjptCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    October 7, 2013

    As Jeff says, probably best to see if you can get help from Overdrive.

    But you've probably already been to http://omc.overdrive.com/ , and they don't seem to have much help or a forum.

    Bluefire that Jeff mentions is actually a different product than Overdrive that does much of the same job.

    (Bluefire is what I use on iPad and it also works on Android).

    On the whole I think Bluefire is better than Overdrive, and there have been quite a few cases of people having problems authorizing Overdrive.

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    sjpt
    Inspiring
    October 8, 2013

    Thanks Sjpt.  Not an Adobe recommendation but I use Bluefire reader as well. 

    Overdrive's main advantage is that they can activate directly on the device which could be handy to some users.  A lot of the public library systems in the U.S. also partner with Overdrive to provide their eBook hosting.


    Jeff, I'm pretty sure I activated Bluefire directly on my iPad.  Quite a time ago now, so I may have remembered wrong.

    Overdrive partner with most of the UK public libraries for DRM loans.

    I also only just realized Bluefire can download the .epub from the .acsm file, so no need for ADE at all.

    I don't usually use my iPad for ebooks (much too heavy), so hadn't really used Bluefire that much.

    I still need ADE to get the .epub so I can download it to the (Sony) eReader.

    Anyway, it looks as if original poster is happy

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