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Originally Posted by enkov
Just because 'stripping down the DRM' is barely illegal. Buying a book with a DRM you are signing a contract. Then you violate this contract. DRM is a way to keep sure you are the only owner of the item you have purchased (ebook, music or movie). But currently it is made by wrong way. I think DRM must be linked to somewhat like an your personal ID, not the ID of the only one device from one manufacturer and you must have a way to assign that ID to every device you own.
I am not a laywer. I am also bored of these DRM issues. I hate the DRM too!
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Under the contract theory, is it OK for a friend who is permitted to use your computer to strip the DRM and copy your ebooks? That person never entered into a contract.