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Originally Posted by GeoffC
At least the Cybook doesn't have to divulge its contents to the world , so circumventing DRM , or otherwise doesn't have to be known .
I too worried about the longer-term possibilities that my next reader may not be able to read my present library - but life's too short for that kind of worry .
If it does happen there will , I'm sure , be ways around it - albeit illegal perhaps , but if I've spent money on e-books then I think " fair use " should allow me to adjust the e-book structure to fit any new reader formats , in much the same way that there is a tacit acceptance that a CD can be burned onto an MP3 player for own use .
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I agree with everything you say. Fair use means that I take the stuff I have paid full price for and use it on any device I choose. Sadly, however, our American friends have passed a law saying that if we break their DRM we can go to jail for a long time. And as every UK citizen knows, if the US wants us then we will be handed over. But rest assured that I will sign the petition protesting at your extradition.
Seriously though, my main problem is that I think that the Kindle is going to be the only game in town for those who want the widest, cheapest and most immediate range of choices. And if I have a Kindle - soon, please God - then Jeff will know if I do naughty things with it.