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Originally Posted by rcentros
So, when it comes to the class books that are only published with DRM, you really don't have an open and free format. It's either Amazon's DRM or Adobe's DRM. If Amazon hadn't "rebelled" Adobe would basically have a complete monopoly. Not sure how Kobo's KePub format fits here. Does it require Adobe or is it its own proprietary DRM?
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Amazon didn't rebel. If Amazon had rebelled, they would be selling eBooks with NO DRM. The fact that Amazon is selling eBooks with DRM means that Amazon gave in to the publishers that want DRM.
What I don't get is why bother with DRM? Tor went DRM free and they have come out and said that going DRM free has not cause any drop in sales. Going DRM free for Tor means they can charge the same prices and make more money because they no longer have to pay for the DRM.