Thread: DRM poll: How do you deal with it.
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Old 10-30-2008, 02:02 PM   #170
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Originally Posted by wallcraft View Post
Yes. Many commentators have noted that the Library of Congress exceptions are confusing and unworkable in practice, but the confusing part about this one is whether it applies to a particular ebook or not. It definitely applies to everyone who purchased the ebook, not just to those who require a screen reader.
Presumably, however, it would not apply if one could demonstrate that a screen reader worked perfectly well with DRM protected books?

Eg, there is absolutely no difference in functionality between DRM and non-DRM books in the Windows MobiPocket Reader. Screen readers work just fine with both. I happen to know this, because we have a machine at work with a screen reader on it which we use to test our web sites for "accessibility". Out of amusement, one day I tried it with the Mobi Reader and there was no problem.

Can I conclude, therefore, that this exemption does not apply to removing DRM from MobiPocket books?
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