I mostly buy from Baen. I try the free books and if I like the author's work then a purchase is likely to follow. Especially if it is a series. I will purchase shareware books and if I like an author that offers his works for free and he is very good then a contribution may be in order.
I don't buy books with DRM. One experience with a loss of over $100 dollars that cannot be reaccessed due to computer failure taught me a lesson. I'd rather buy used books and if I like them, keep them for a reread later.
The free Tor books are nice and if they would offer them DRM free they would also be on my list. Their loss.
Works for me!
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