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JSWolf · 09-16-2010, 04:09 PM

A lot of us already know how to strip off the DRM. So what we will end up with is a DRM free copy. But the problem is that the cost of adding that DRM will get passed onto us. That is what's annoying. The DRM on most eBooks is not a lock to keep me out. It's an expense so I end up paying more. The only eBook DRM I cannot remove is that from Apple via iBooks. But then, I would not ever want to give even a penny to Apple for eBooks as it is Apple's fault we have thw Agency 5 in the US.

Anyway, to get back on topic, I do applaud Jeffrey for his stance on DRM.

09-16-2010, 04:09 PM	#27
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,143 Karma: 148951761 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	A lot of us already know how to strip off the DRM. So what we will end up with is a DRM free copy. But the problem is that the cost of adding that DRM will get passed onto us. That is what's annoying. The DRM on most eBooks is not a lock to keep me out. It's an expense so I end up paying more. The only eBook DRM I cannot remove is that from Apple via iBooks. But then, I would not ever want to give even a penny to Apple for eBooks as it is Apple's fault we have thw Agency 5 in the US. Anyway, to get back on topic, I do applaud Jeffrey for his stance on DRM.