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Originally Posted by HarryT
An eBook with DRM is better than no eBook at all.
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That's a false choice.
The publisher can sell only paper books (so people will buy the paper book, while ripping and sharing the ebook.)
The publisher can sell DRMed eBooks, so people will buy. The DRMed books will not work later, so people will get angry, rip, and share. Think of the reaction someone has when a coke machine takes their money. They want to get even.
The publisher can sell non-DRMed eBooks, so people will buy and be happy.
The publisher can offer more stuff that costs themselves nothing extra. It's kinda like the outtakes on a DVD. Include a CD with the paper book that has an eBook and MP3s of the audio book. You will become known for offering more for a buck. People will seek out your books exclusively. Today's model of marketing seems to date back to the days of tapes for audio books, when copying an audio book cost $20, not $0.10.
It is up to the publisher.
Andy