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Originally Posted by pdurrant
So, back on topic, the really interesting question is when/whether retailers will turn on the 'new DRM' switch. I can't think they'll be keen to do it themselves, given the support problems it will cause. So will publishers actually take a stand and insist that they use this new DRM they asked Adobe to develop? Or will we be able to carry on using ADE 2.0 and old devices to buy books indefinitely?
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I'm a pesimist; I expect MacMillan will insist all Adept vendors and Overdrive switch to the new DRM by August 1st. And then Sargent will send out an open letter to authors, agents, artists, editors, and formatters bragging about it. Because that's how they roll in the glass tower world.