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  • #352
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 24,714 ✭ [Deleted User]


    kenmm wrote: »
    It seems a very selective boards policy - allow illegal stuff if it suits

    I am pretty sure that using VPNs and fake library card numbers is not exactly legal - again - why not just torrent them or similar?

    VPNs are completely legal, most people have library card numbers posting here just an odd person using the fake number but since anyone can easily get a Library card for free what difference does it make if they have one or just use the made up one.

    Where would you torrent an Irish newspaper, I don’t believe there is any where to do so.


  • #353
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    Is Bloomberg businessweek available?


  • #354
    ampleforth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 383 ✭✭ampleforth


    Does this still work?


  • #355
    Fann Linn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,818 ✭✭✭Fann Linn


    ampleforth wrote: »
    Does this still work?

    Yep. But the number of contributing newspapers have dropped ie Indo.

    Then again, it's only the Indo.


  • #356
    thebiglad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,651 ✭✭✭thebiglad


    ampleforth wrote: »
    Does this still work?

    Yep, per instructions at post 311 - was reading Indo on the website today using USA as VPN location in case it makes any difference.


  • #357
    KOR101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,898 ✭✭✭KOR101


    thebiglad wrote: »
    Yep, per instructions at post 311 - was reading Indo on the website today using USA as VPN location in case it makes any difference.
    Yes it does. No Independent on UK server I tried.


  • #358
    Bligh
    Registered Users Posts: 179 ✭✭Bligh


    Thank you for sharing,

    This is excellent, works fine with VPN via NZ


  • #359
    kenmm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭kenmm


    Christina Shallow Hall wrote: »
    VPNs are completely legal, most people have library card numbers posting here just an odd person using the fake number but since anyone can easily get a Library card for free what difference does it make if they have one or just use the made up one.
    .

    I don't buy that its just the 'odd person'. The opening post encourages using a random number.

    The difference is with how the newspapers can track the service users and work out how to monetise. Very few decent newspapers left and violating the terms of service (or content theft) is another (maybe small) blow to journalism.


  • #360
    kenmm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭kenmm


    My point about torrents - If I were to post about how to access usenet trackers or torrents to steal content as a 'bargain alert' - I would probably get banned.


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  • #361
    Sarn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,091 ✭✭✭Sarn


    There is a difference between accessing geo restricted content and downloading pirated material. Using PressReader to access the newspapers and magazines is legitimate. Using a VPN with the service is more of a grey area, but I’m not aware of any illegality. For example, there are various threads on boards showing people how to bypass geo restricted content (Netflix, Amazon, Nintendo).

    Torrents generally come from an unverified source and so it cannot be determined if all of the content is legal.


  • #362
    frozenfrozen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,882 ✭✭✭frozenfrozen


    I fully understand his point and he is right it is a double standard. Having said that the experience of using a vpn to then access the very poor viewer is such a crap experience IMO it won't be undercutting any monetised options. Great if you want to do it a couple times but nobody is cancelling their subscription to a physical paper over it


  • #363
    barneygumble99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,225 ✭✭✭barneygumble99


    https://www.facebook.com/96796398469/posts/10158879368728470/?d=n


  • #364
    tonkpills
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 237 ✭✭tonkpills


    I’ve noticed that a lot of Irish newspapers have disappeared since I re-signed into my library account. Same for anyone else?


  • #365
    thebiglad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,651 ✭✭✭thebiglad


    tonkpills wrote: »
    I’ve noticed that a lot of Irish newspapers have disappeared since I re-signed into my library account. Same for anyone else?

    Same for me


  • #366
    opus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,027 ✭✭✭opus


    For sure slim pickings indeed now. Was getting used to reading the local paper where I'm from but it disappeared along with the test.


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  • #367
    august12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,275 ✭✭✭august12


    If you log out, download a VPN and activate, then sign back into your library or use press reader, papers should re appear,


  • #368
    tonkpills
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 237 ✭✭tonkpills


    august12 wrote: »
    If you log out, download a VPN and activate, then sign back into your library or use press reader, papers should re appear,

    Tried that, all I could do now is download the Irish times which I couldn’t do before. The local people, independent newspapers are still missing :-(


  • #369
    NewClareman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,479 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    barneygumble99 wrote: »
    https://www.facebook.com/96796398469/posts/10158879368728470/?d=n

    Just used the above link to get free access to the premium content on the Irish Independent-thanks, op.


  • #370
    podge018
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,820 ✭✭✭podge018


    NewClareman wrote: »
    Just used the above link to get free access to the premium content on the Irish Independent-thanks, op.

    It's only a 7 day trial unfortunately.


  • #371
    branners69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,707 ✭✭✭branners69


    tonkpills wrote: »
    Tried that, all I could do now is download the Irish times which I couldn’t do before. The local people, independent newspapers are still missing :-(

    I think a number of local newspapers have closed down in recent weeks. Maybe check the newspaper is still up and running?


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  • #372
    kenmm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭kenmm


    branners69 wrote: »
    I think a number of local newspapers have closed down in recent weeks. Maybe check the newspaper is still up and running?

    Could be - times are tough.

    I wonder if it's got anything to do with a decline in sales and advertising revenue? :confused:


  • #373
    Red Silurian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,653 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    Went into the library yesterday, connected to their Wi-Fi, downloaded the Indo and Sindo no problem, clicked the "auto download new issues" button while I was there and today's version of the Indo was sitting there this morning


  • #374
    podge018
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,820 ✭✭✭podge018


    interesting...


  • #375
    Red Silurian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,653 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    podge018 wrote: »
    interesting...

    Yes it is, got today's Indo as well for anybody interested


  • #376
    A Brad Maddox Guy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,804 ✭✭✭A Brad Maddox Guy


    colmtheperson wrote: »
    Went into the library yesterday, connected to their Wi-Fi, downloaded the Indo and Sindo no problem, clicked the "auto download new issues" button while I was there and today's version of the Indo was sitting there this morning

    This is how you have to do it now but it's only for 5 days. Once the 5 days are up you've to go back and login through the library WiFi again.


  • #377
    Red Silurian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,653 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    A Brad Maddox Guy wrote: »
    This is how you have to do it now but it's only for 5 days. Once the 5 days are up you've to go back and login through the library WiFi again.

    That's actually not too bad, I could easily pop by to the library once every 5 days just on the chance


  • #378
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,795 ✭✭✭sweetie


    colmtheperson wrote: »
    That's actually not too bad, I could easily pop by to the library once every 5 days just on the chance

    does the the hotspot for the library work too do you know?

    Edit: tried on the Pearse st library wifi but still no indo for me


  • #379
    3d4life
    Registered Users Posts: 901 ✭✭✭3d4life


    colmtheperson wrote: »
    Went into the library yesterday, connected to their Wi-Fi, downloaded the Indo and Sindo no problem, clicked the "auto download new issues" button while I was there and today's version of the Indo was sitting there this morning


    @CTP, what local authority / region was that library in ?


  • #380
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    Can anyone confirm if Bloomberg businessweek is available?


  • #381
    Don Imac2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 97 ✭✭Don Imac2


    One More Toy wrote: »
    Can anyone confirm if Bloomberg businessweek is available?

    Yes. Bloomberg Businessweek is available on the Irish section.


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  • #382
    dulpit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,408 ✭✭✭✭dulpit


    One More Toy wrote: »
    Can anyone confirm if Bloomberg businessweek is available?

    Just did a test and it appears available and lets me download it (Cork City Library). There are a few options (Europe, Asia, North America), I just tested with Europe.

    Out of interest, I also checked what Irish papers are left now. There are only 3:
    Irish Daily Mirror, Irish Sunday Mirror and Sligo Weekender.


  • #383
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,795 ✭✭✭sweetie


    anyone else manage to get the indo on the library wifi?


  • #384
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    So how exactly does this work? Is the info in the OP still valid?


  • #385
    alanbk
    Registered Users Posts: 374 ✭✭alanbk


    One More Toy wrote: »
    So how exactly does this work? Is the info in the OP still valid?

    Nope. Info In earlier posts


  • #386
    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,345 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    dulpit wrote: »
    Just did a test and it appears available and lets me download it (Cork City Library). There are a few options (Europe, Asia, North America), I just tested with Europe.

    Out of interest, I also checked what Irish papers are left now. There are only 3:
    Irish Daily Mirror, Irish Sunday Mirror and Sligo Weekender.

    Using Hola as above, I got access to IT / Independent / Examiner etc also.
    The didn't appear in the list of min-page display icons but were from the menu


  • #387
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    alanbk wrote: »
    Nope. Info In earlier posts

    How far back do I have to go? :)


  • #388
    p15574
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 761 ✭✭✭p15574


    sweetie wrote: »
    anyone else manage to get the indo on the library wifi?

    Yes, parked outside Cabinteely library, logged into their wifi using my (valid) library details, Indo & Examiner appeared and downloaded, still downloading 4 days later. Waiting to verify if it stops after 5. At my first try at Stillorgan library, the wifi login page said my details had expired and needed to be renewed. After emailing Stillorgan library, they renewed it immediately and it worked next time. I hadn't used my card in person in a couple of years.

    I didn't try the "hotspot" thing.


  • #389
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,795 ✭✭✭sweetie


    p15574 wrote: »
    Yes, parked outside Cabinteely library, logged into their wifi using my (valid) library details, Indo & Examiner appeared and downloaded, still downloading 4 days later. Waiting to verify if it stops after 5. At my first try at Stillorgan library, the wifi login page said my details had expired and needed to be renewed. After emailing Stillorgan library, they renewed it immediately and it worked next time. I hadn't used my card in person in a couple of years.

    I didn't try the "hotspot" thing.

    thanks for that. I must try it again so. I did the exact same thing using my valid card.


  • #390
    p15574
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 761 ✭✭✭p15574


    sweetie wrote: »
    thanks for that. I must try it again so. I did the exact same thing using my valid card.

    What part failed? Were you unable to logon to the wifi, or did you get onto the wifi but the Indo didn't appear in PressReader? If the latter, maybe kill PressReader before trying. When I was using a VPN, the Irish Times wouldn't appear unless I restarted PressReader after starting the VPN.


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  • #391
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,795 ✭✭✭sweetie


    p15574 wrote: »
    What part failed? Were you unable to logon to the wifi, or did you get onto the wifi but the Indo didn't appear in PressReader? If the latter, maybe kill PressReader before trying. When I was using a VPN, the Irish Times wouldn't appear unless I restarted PressReader after starting the VPN.

    it worked today, dunno why not before, thanks.


  • #392
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,795 ✭✭✭sweetie


    went to library today, did the thing, not working for me this week, asking me to pay now for indo, examiner. times is free though.


  • #393
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 24,714 ✭ [Deleted User]


    The Irish times appears to be intermediately available without VPN, must be a glitch.


  • #394
    80j2lc5y7u6qs9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 957 ✭✭✭80j2lc5y7u6qs9


    it worked first time only for me


  • #395
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,795 ✭✭✭sweetie


    Did the library thing on monday, worked until yesterday when it asked me to pay again.


  • #396
    80j2lc5y7u6qs9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 957 ✭✭✭80j2lc5y7u6qs9


    sweetie wrote: »
    Did the library thing on monday, worked until yesterday when it asked me to pay again.
    did you use the same 7 digits? i didn't, maybe linked to ip?


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  • #397
    KOR101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,898 ✭✭✭KOR101


    Jordyn Nutty Grave wrote: »
    did you use the same 7 digits? i didn't, maybe linked to ip?
    The app certainly has some location tracking which appears to work even when you have not allowed it for the app.


    It knew I had moved from Kerry to Dublin.


  • #398
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    Can someone explain how to avail of this? Is the OP correct still?

    Edit:nevermind, went to post 311,thanks so much very handy!


  • #399
    willlJoe
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭willlJoe


    How would you get access to the Irish independent? would you have to turn off the VPN to get access to it>. Thanks


  • #400
    JTMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,542 ✭✭✭JTMan


    willlJoe wrote: »
    How would you get access to the Irish independent?

    Yes.
    willlJoe wrote: »
    How would you get access to the Irish independent?
    would you have to turn off the VPN to get access to it>. Thanks

    Turn on VPN. See post 311.


  • #401
    whiz
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭whiz


    JTMan wrote: »
    Huh? I don't have a paid Pressreader account.

    The steps are simple:
    - Load http://library.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/viewer.aspx on a desktop
    - Download Hola (free) and switch to an non-Irish country
    - Input 900000000 as your library card.
    - You have access to INM and Irish Times in the Ireland section.


    Hi Guys is there any free VPN for the iPad ?

    Any response appreciated


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