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Originally Posted by stonetools
THe analogy of a lock is helpful here. A lock on the door will not stop a determined, skilful burglar from breaking into my house. But it will stop the casual amatuer. History shows that when you make it very easy to steal something, it gets stolen a lot. Make it somewhat difficult, and the incidence of theft becomes much less.
The sense of entitelement that the original source was talking about had to do with those who felt that ebooks, like information, should be free.
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How would you like it if you purchased an electronic lock for the front door of your house, say from Home Depot. How would you like it if Home Depot decided which door you could install the lock on? Front door lock only, sorry, can't install it on the side door. Further more, in order for the lock to function, Home Depot must authorize it each time. Home Depot goes out of business, sorry for the now non-functioning lock, too bad.
The truth is that you can install the lock wherever you want. You can disable the electronics to your hearts content. You can burn it, run it over with your car, or smash it with a hammer. It is truly
your lock, period.
The real point I am trying to make is this: When you purchase the book, you did not rent it or lease it, you now own that copy to do with as you please for
personal use. You can remove the DRM, format shift, read it on your phone or TV or computer or ebook reader, it is
your choice.