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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. 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.




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.


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


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.


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.


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!


Without knowing what book it is who would sue? I doubt the FBI is investigating random HN comments for literature piracy.


There are companies specialized in this field who will track down offenders then make a deal with the copyright owners.


I'll let you know, but I'm pretty confident I'm safe.


Can't they just tag these books as "not reviewed yet"? Anyone looking for these books can then just decide to include them.


Here are 2x 16tb drives for ~$900 AUD ($600 USD), RAID them. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/710309

Put it in a case with all parts, $800USD all up?


The guy asked a question then edited his comment


What did it say before?


I didn't edit it much...




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