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Originally Posted by 6charlong
I’m probably being simplistic, but is there no way to identify files with DRM without actually opening each and every file? If it can be done, couldn’t a simple webcrawler find files without DRM, compare hits to a database of books that should have it, and send an automated takedown notice to the host site? If a site refuses the takedown then start legal action.
Something like this would only work in some jurisdictions though, leaving the larger problem to international relations, which is a government responsibility.
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People sell books without DRM. Because they do not have DRM does not mean it is okay to pirate them. And no a simple webcrawler could not do what you suggest.
The books would have to be downloaded and checked on an individual basis.
Helen