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Old 03-27-2012, 03:45 PM   #141
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This only shows that Rowling made the right choice in setting up Pottermore. Watermarking is a form of DRM, but it is a non-restrictive form of DRM. People get to carry forward their purchase even if they change their e-reader in the future. The DRM implemented by Amazon and co is aimed at locking in the purchase to their store and e-reader.
Amazon can deliver books either with or without DRM. The publisher decides. According to Nate:

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Update: So I’ve heard back from Amazon, and guess what they told me?

All titles that are pushed wirelessly from Pottermore to Kindle, or to other retailer’s eBook services and readers, are DRM encrypted at Pottermore’s request.
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