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Originally Posted by DMcCunney
Sure, if you're willing to go through the trouble, and if the copy you made meets your requirements for having a copy. Like I said, you can't keep the original.
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It's less trouble than getting all the software/hardware it takes to convert a file.
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Originally Posted by DMcCunney
Yes, it's possible for an ebook to remain one file, not passed on, just as it is for a paper copy. It's just less likely.
As mentioned, the likelihood something will be copied depends in part on how easy it is. Copying a paper book takes a fair bit of time and effort, and is less likely to happen. Copying an ebook is a lot easier and faster.
If it is dead easy to copy and share, and if the book in question is at all popular, what's to stop illegal copying and sharing?
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Dennis
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It's not just less likely, its MUCH less likely. Look at VHS's, for example. Cassette tapes. Soon enough, CD's and DVD's. While someone may still have the correct files and device to read that file, it'll evolve enough that that particular file will be useless.
A monkey could copy a paper book. It takes one large green button. Not a huge percentage of readers know how to copy or share an ebook. It's only easy and fast if you have the hardware and software and know-how to do so.