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Originally Posted by stonetools
I have purchased many ebooks and have felt a sense of ownership over every one. I also understand that just like printed books I don't have unlimited right to do whatever I like with them or share them with any and everyone I like. Printed books have their own drm- the physical properties of the book make it more difficult to " share" the book. The legal restrictions on sharing are precisely the same .
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Umm, no.
eBooks are licensed. The licenses from most popular stores do not allow for any sort of lending or sharing, or for reselling.
A book is owned. I can l lend it to whomever I choose, and resell it at will.
The legal restrictions on
copying may be the same.