01-22-2009, 08:40 AM | #61 | ||
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Using phrases like "a few" illustrates that these laws are not considered "hard and fast" laws, but are basically guidelines designed to allow the law to selectively punish people who are seen to be abusing the system, while allowing others violating the same rules to get off. It's the kind of law you create when you know that you can't possibly punish everyone, but you want to be able to at least punish particular abusers using the legal system, with the idea of discouraging others from being abusers. Quote:
The Kindle strikes that balance. And yes, so does iTunes: DRM on music was acceptable, thanks to the convenience created by other features of the store, and as the market changes, removing DRM and depending on other security devices (like your registration) keeps things convenient. |
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01-22-2009, 10:08 AM | #62 | |
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I don't really have a problem with DRM as copyright protection, just as I don't have a problem with copywright protection on DVD movies I purchase; I have no interest in making copies for myself or for anyone else. Not everyone who buys an ebook is planning or even willing to upload the book for general distribution or to share with friends. I would imagine that those who actually do pirating are in the minority. The problem with DRM is that unlike DVD players, the devices that are available do not use one universal format. If I want to read a book on my Sony 700, Ebookwise 1150, HP Ipaq, Ipod, or whatever, I should have that ability without having to buy the ebook in multiple formats. A universal book format with DRM would be the ultimate solution, at least for me. Apple realized this point and took steps to make sure that their would be access for anyone who wanted to buy music, regardless of where they played that music and what format that required. I can now purchase a song on Itunes and legally (and easily) convert it to a format that will play in Windows Media, which I could not do before the changes at Apple. Making things easier on the music consumer will only help the struggling music industry in the long run. Hopefully, someone in the struggling publishing industry will take note, although they are a few years behind the music industry when it comes to the digital market. Kaz |
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01-22-2009, 10:26 AM | #63 | |
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It's a kind of law that hasn't been changed since the dawn of humanity (from when the only real copies were carbon copies). Also, "a few" depends on the media. Why would I need 10 copies of a book? I only have 1 reader, so I have 2 copies (one on my pc, one on my reader). But there can be good reasons why I have 5 copies of that CD. One copy in the living room, one in the bedroom, 2 for my kids and one in the car. In the end, that's where the judge comes in, to interpret "a few". |
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01-22-2009, 10:49 AM | #64 | |
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BOb PS: Yes, I know that most songs on iTunes are now DRM free and soon all will be. But, previously purchased music will retain the DRM unless you upgrade them which I am pretty sure you have to pay for $.30 a song. |
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01-22-2009, 11:35 AM | #65 | |
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One book for your Sony 700 will not, immediately, be readable on a replacement Sony 700 - until you download the book (again) with a new PID. |
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And while they don't care about "DRM," they *do* care that they can't play their music on a new device, can't transfer their ebook to their iPhone. And finding out why teaches them about DRM, and then they become concerned about what other rights they thought they had have been removed by publishers and sales sites that don't explain what they're really selling. Using the same language to describe e-products as they'd use for physical products ("buy this book!" and "new album by SuperBand at half price today!" and "collect the whole set!") leads customers to believe they're getting something that works, within the limitations of digital technology, much like a physical product... which means "I can take it anywhere" and "I can give it to a friend when I'm done" and "I keep it forever." And while they blithely click through the "register your device" options when setting it up, they may not realize that means it's unusable on other devices--because they've been lulled by the concept that they are buying a thing, not licensing use. |
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As time goes by, the public will pay attention to that detail, and companies concerned about alienating some customers will either switch to universal formats, or adopt the most popular formats (the way MP3 became popular). |
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01-22-2009, 01:53 PM | #68 | |
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I think standard format is a bigger issue. Debra
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01-22-2009, 02:13 PM | #70 | |
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Surely DRM is going to go or get revamped into something more consumer friendly. I dont need all of my ebooks but some of them are for reference and they are used on multiple devices.
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I'm sure DRM will continue to evolve. I expect to see different versions depending on the product, i.e., entertainment lit will probably use a different flavor of DRM than educational (textbook) lit, etc.
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01-22-2009, 04:29 PM | #73 |
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Standard format is huge - and DRM is one of the biggest barriers to that standard format. I don't care about the copy protection issue so much as the fact that I can't read all my books on all my devices due to DRM restrictions.
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I am becoming convinced that Gutenberg himself could climb out of his unmarked grave, just to give us a universal solution, and the major players would search for a way to fracture the market. The Bandit |
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01-22-2009, 06:33 PM | #75 |
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I often wonder if content providers really think of DRM as security against piracy or as consumer lock in. It only takes one illegal copy going up on the Internet to have that book or song widely downloadable. For years, most songs you could purchase and download had DRM when anyone could buy the CD, rip it, and upload it. It only punished honest customers by keeping them tied to a given store/device partnership. You're not going to stop people from sharing files by tacking on DRM. It's hard to imagine that publishers could actually fail to understand this.
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