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Thanks ProfCrash for that explanation and perhaps I am confusing DRM lock-in with eBook store lock-in. Also I hadn't even considered the difference between legality and ToS although often in practice one usually upholds the other. Like the majority you describe, if I did ever purchase files with DRM then I see no reason why I shouldn't be able to make a backup copy or move the file to a new reader or use it on my desktop as well so long as its all for personal use. I fully agree with protecting the rights of publishers and authors but once a purchase is made I see nothing wrong with being able to use the purchased media on any device that I have in my posession so long as it is for personal use.
At present though I have no need to purchase any media. I do however have a considerable amount of DRM free and legitimate educational and research material, now published in ePub format that I would like to conveniently access anywhere. I just want to ensure that any device I choose to purchase will allow me to do so without any undue annoyances or restrictions if I choose not to use it with a specific publishers eBook store.
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