It seems B&N is phasing out support for their BlackBerry App.
Granted there ware workarounds. But DRM puts the burden on the consumer to find these workarounds in order to continue enjoying a product purchased by us.
Many of us will not be affected by B&N decision but it does bring to light how quickly we can lose access to "our" content in future business decisions.
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Barnes & Noble slowly phasing out support of BlackBerry eReader
Please review the following specific changes to BN eReader software for BlackBerry:
As of October 5, 2011 only previously purchased B&N digital content will remain accessible and available on your device.
As of October 5, 2011, you will not be able to purchase and download new B&N digital content on your BlackBerry device via the BN eReader software for BlackBerry. All newly purchased B&N digital content must be sideloaded onto your BlackBerry.* (See below for further instruction)
Beginning January 1, 2012, BN eReader software for BlackBerry will no longer allow you to download any new and/or archived B&N digital content directly to your device. All new and archived B&N digital content must be sideloaded on your BlackBerry device.
After December 31, 2011, previously purchased B&N digital content that has already been downloaded and/or sideloaded on your BlackBerry device will remain accessible and available to you on your device.
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