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The publisher has the choice of whether or not a book that Amazon sells has DRM. I'm afraid I don't know how to express it any more simply than that.
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08-03-2014, 06:54 AM | #122 |
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Thanks for the info Harry. When all is said and done I won't risk buying from Amazon while i can get a guarenteed DRM free book, in mobi and epub, elsewhere.
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kinds-Tied-D.../dp/B00LILB7F2 Product details Format: Kindle Edition File Size: 1092 KB Print Length: 282 pages Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited Publisher: Dreamspinner Press; 1 edition (3 July 2014) Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l. Language: English ASIN: B00LILB7F2 Text-to-Speech: Enabled X-Ray: Not Enabled It's no risk for you as long as you check for that "Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited" line in the product details. The book is guaranteed to be DRM free if it's there. When a book has DRM, there is no mention of Simultaneous Device Usage in the product details, that line is conspicuous by its complete absence! Though if you are happy buying direct from the publisher sites, no reason for you to change. Last edited by soulfuldog; 08-03-2014 at 07:14 AM. |
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Thank you Soulfuldog, that's very kind of you, and it's all useful to know. I've got that book to read |
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Josie - I've checked half a dozen Amazon books published by Dreamspinner, and none of them has DRM. What leads you to believe that they do?
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I assumed all Amazon books did. I never tried to convert an AZW to any other another format. I didn't even know you could without Calibre's extra software.
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To be honest I don't reallly need or want to try it out as I am happy with my existing purchasing relationships. I know for a fact that the author gets a higher level of return if I buy from the publisher rather than Amazon.
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Josieb1 Do what you are comfortable doing. If you prefer to shop the indies for whatever reason then go for it. At least now you know what to look for on Amazon so that you have an additional option available to you.
I do believe that Harry's suggestion is a good one, mainly so that you feel comfortable with the process if there is a day where you decide to buy from Amazon for whatever reason. Or just wait until that day and the folks here will help you out if you need it. Above all, enjoy reading your books how ever you decide to purchase them |
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