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Originally Posted by crich70
I think fair use should (if it doesn't) include being able to convert an ebook (that someone has bought) from one format such as epub to another like Kindle, or vice versa. As long as it's just for their own use of course. If they then load it onto the net and start distributing it via torrent to anyone who wants it then they have stepped over the line.
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DMCA specifically includes that, yes. It also prohibits it. The conflict has not yet been addressed in court. The content industry seems very reluctant to push the issue.