Thread: Am I on the right track?
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Old 02-23-2012, 02:07 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by ProfCrash View Post
Funny, I have read more then one post from people using Sony, Kobo, and Nook that they buy from Amazon on a regular basis. Stripping DRM and converting takes little to no time.
That's why I specifically mentioned if DRM stripping isn't involved. Yes, I realize with the tools available, you can buy from practically any ebook store (bar iBooks spoke too soon, apparently, a tool was released just today to remove Fairplay DRM) and very easily strip DRM then convert the de-DRM'ed versions for your device of choice. Personally, while I do purchase ADEPT ePub and all my devices support Adobe DRM, I still run the ebooks through certain tools so I wouldn't have to deal with activation hassles every time I get a new device.

Just saying that by default, there is some form of vendor lock-in. Until laws are revised, DRM stripping is still a gray area which those wanting to follow the straight and narrow might wish to avoid.
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