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The whole fiasco messed up the number of approved devices and I had to get a Sony tech to reset and redo the Adobe as well. Everything works fine now. (knock on wood) |
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I didn't know the Sony techs could reset activations. I was told I had to contact Adobe for that. Thankfully, it was resolved but it would certainly simplify things things if Sony could handle the authorizations 'in house'. Perhaps Jim can clarify on that for future problems.
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I'm not sure why it's not letting you activate a new device. I just got a netbook and when I went to Sony to activate it, it just bumped off my beau's laptop because I had 4 readers and 2 computers already active on my Sony account. I don't recall it asking which device to bump, it just bumped off the newest computer. I've since gone on and deactivated my broken 505 so I can reactivate his pc should I have the need.
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01-04-2010, 07:25 AM | #51 |
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Yet another call to boycott DRM
This thread shows how frustrating DRM can be. I honestly don't see why any well-informed person would buy a DRM-protected ebook if he can get the same book on paper for roughly the same price. If DRM still exists, it's because consumers are buying into it.
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01-04-2010, 07:38 AM | #52 |
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True, but currently the non-drm choice of ebooks is very limited. So yeah the other other choice is pbook. So if we all buy pbooks then there is no incentive for publishers to change or to move towards removing drm. It maintains the status quo. Better to try and convince the publishers to adopt new ways, perhaps by continuing to complain and force sellers and publishers to help when there are problems as well as telling them directly as often as possible!
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SolRaven,
You mentioned that you were bumped off after you tried to authorised more than 2 computers and 4 devices. But isn't it the case that the number has been increased to "up to 6 computers AND up to 6 devices." I quote according to Sony's Reader Store customer support page: "You are allowed to authorize up to six computers (via Reader Library) and up to six portable devices (via USB and/or wireless)." |
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Actually, I've tried with 5 ebook readers and 2 computers and it works. So I think the Reader Store customer support page is correct.
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01-06-2010, 11:12 AM | #56 |
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@Wetdogeared
Adobe DRM limits are (roughly) six computers and six devices. Sony DRM limits are six devices (Computers and sony readers together) For ePub (anything you download now) files you download from Sony, the Adobe rules are the ones that count. For LRX files (anything you downloaded prior to Dec. 2009) the Sony rules are that ones that count. @blueglide Yes Sony has a direct phone line into Adobe to get activation counts reset. The theory is that they can do this while you are on the phone with them. This theory also extends to Adobe Web support as well. In practice if you get a good Sony Tech support person it will be faster than going through Adobe. If you get a bad one, they'll tell you to contact Adobe. |
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That is valuable information to know.
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01-08-2010, 06:49 AM | #58 |
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I don't agree. Market conditions will eventually force publishers to abandon DRM while continuing to publish ebooks. They're still trying to adapt the old model to new technology. The fact is that they need a new model that doesn't depend on selling single copies of books. They may have to move to subscriptions or publicity revenues, for example. DRM is a dead end because past experience has shown that it just doesn't work. Publishers will eventually realize that they can make more money by abandoning DRM and changing the way they do business. A consumer boycott would accelerate this process.
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01-08-2010, 07:58 AM | #59 |
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@balok & Kennyc
I agree and disagree with both of you.... The way to accelerate the process from the old publishing model to the digital 21st century model is this. People who would actually buy a book (pbook or DRM bound ebook) to not buy it, and instead get it used, borrow from a friend or get a pirate copy. Actually take the money out of their hands. All three of those alternatives take the money from the author and the publisher. While I believe in all parties getting fair pay for their work, the consumer has the ultimate say. The publishers and the authors should work to please the customer, not the other way around. |
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