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So, if I get it right. First there was Libgen, which is mirrorable. Then, some Z-Library copied Libgen and added some more books, without making it mirrorable.

by krick 4y ago

So, if I get it right. First there was Libgen, which is mirrorable. Then, some Z-Library copied Libgen and added some more books, without making it mirrorable. The goal is to make these new books, which are not mirrorable — mirrorable (i.e. to "preserve" them). So, why not just re-upload them to Libgen, then? I guess somebody will do that now anyway, but you could easily done it in the first place, without making your own mirror, which is not a mirror of Libgen. Just upload them to Libgen and make a mirror of Libgen.

facethewolf 4y ago
From their FAQ: > Q: Should the Z-Library collection be added to Library Genesis? > A: Yes! However, it is tricky. Library Genesis splits out its collection between non-fiction and fiction. They also have relatively high quality standards. If you are interested in organizing all the books to meet their requirements, let us know.
- krick 4y ago
  Oh, it didn't come up to me to navigate "backwards". Thanks. Actually, their whole FAQ is quite more enlightening than just the linked page. http://pilimi.org/faq.html http://pilimi.org/faq.html
  - pnutjam 4y ago
    I found a book I've been looking for, but it was only an image scan pdf. I OCR'ed it, and I'm slowly fixing the errors and converting to epub. Tedious, but interesting.
    - sudosysgen 4y ago
      Kudos to you, but I would probably be wary of admitting to participate in the illegal book piracy scene unless your pseudonymity is really tight. Thanks a lot for helping out, though.
      - throwaway742 4y ago
        Without knowing what book it is who would sue? I doubt the FBI is investigating random HN comments for literature piracy.
        sudosysgen 4y ago
        There are companies specialized in this field who will track down offenders then make a deal with the copyright owners.
        pnutjam 4y ago
        I'll let you know, but I'm pretty confident I'm safe.
      - fractallyte 4y ago
        I did something similar: OCR'd a book, then translated it to another language to make it accessible for a friend. However, I also contacted the author, and sent them a copy! At first, they were furious - I'd even translated ('pirated') the copyright notice... But things settled down, and now I'm working with the author on translations to various other languages. It's given the book a whole new audience!
- amelius 4y ago
  Can't they just tag these books as "not reviewed yet"? Anyone looking for these books can then just decide to include them.
  - killingtime74 4y ago
    Here are 2x 16tb drives for ~$900 AUD ($600 USD), RAID them. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/710309 https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/710309 Put it in a case with all parts, $800USD all up?
    - killingtime74 4y ago
      The guy asked a question then edited his comment
      - throwaway742 4y ago
        What did it say before?
      - amelius 4y ago
        I didn't edit it much...
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by krick 4y ago

facethewolf 4y ago

From their FAQ: > Q: Should the Z-Library collection be added to Library Genesis? > A: Yes! However, it is tricky. Library Genesis splits out its collection between non-fiction and fiction. They also have relatively high quality standards. If you are interested in organizing all the books to meet their requirements, let us know.

krick 4y ago
Oh, it didn't come up to me to navigate "backwards". Thanks. Actually, their whole FAQ is quite more enlightening than just the linked page. http://pilimi.org/faq.html http://pilimi.org/faq.html
- pnutjam 4y ago
  I found a book I've been looking for, but it was only an image scan pdf. I OCR'ed it, and I'm slowly fixing the errors and converting to epub. Tedious, but interesting.
  - sudosysgen 4y ago
    Kudos to you, but I would probably be wary of admitting to participate in the illegal book piracy scene unless your pseudonymity is really tight. Thanks a lot for helping out, though.
    - throwaway742 4y ago
      Without knowing what book it is who would sue? I doubt the FBI is investigating random HN comments for literature piracy.
      - sudosysgen 4y ago
        There are companies specialized in this field who will track down offenders then make a deal with the copyright owners.
        pnutjam 4y ago
        I'll let you know, but I'm pretty confident I'm safe.
    - fractallyte 4y ago
      I did something similar: OCR'd a book, then translated it to another language to make it accessible for a friend. However, I also contacted the author, and sent them a copy! At first, they were furious - I'd even translated ('pirated') the copyright notice... But things settled down, and now I'm working with the author on translations to various other languages. It's given the book a whole new audience!
amelius 4y ago
Can't they just tag these books as "not reviewed yet"? Anyone looking for these books can then just decide to include them.
- killingtime74 4y ago
  Here are 2x 16tb drives for ~$900 AUD ($600 USD), RAID them. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/710309 https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/710309 Put it in a case with all parts, $800USD all up?
  - killingtime74 4y ago
    The guy asked a question then edited his comment
    - throwaway742 4y ago
      What did it say before?
    - amelius 4y ago
      I didn't edit it much...

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