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Originally Posted by susan_cassidy
It wasn't B&N, it was another store, many years ago, with the same type of DRM scheme. The problem ends up being that if you can't remember the CC number, and the store no longer exists, you can't remove the DRM, years later. I didn't know how way back then. That's why I don't like the use of a CC number.
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There are other similar DRM problems. Like with Mobipocket's PID. The PID is tied to your computer and it's main hard drive. If you replace your computer with a new one and reinstall Mobipocket Reader, you get a different PID and all the old eBooks do not work and if you didn't keep a note of the old PID, you cannot strip the DRM or even read them. Even replacing your system drive and reinstalling Mobipocket Reader gives you a different PID.
The problem with DRM comes when you upgrade your computer. It's very esy to then lose access to your legally purchased eBooks.
Take ADE for example. Let's say you have moved to a different ISP and your previous email address is no longer accessible and you no longer remember the password for your ADE account. I don't think you can get back your account as you'd need access to the email address the account was registered to.
So really, it's not just a CC# problem. It's a DRM problem.
But if you know how to strip DRM, after you've bought the eBook(s), download and then strip the DRM and you won't have to worry in the future about the DRM getting in the way.