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Old 12-16-2008, 10:12 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by Trono View Post
I'd like to get started with OI as well, but it still lacks the ability to read DRM'd Mobi/PRC as I understand it.
It will always lack the capability to read DRMed MOBI out of the box, because it is highly unlikely (perhaps impossible) for an open source project to get a licence for DRM. If OpenInkPot becomes a popular platform, then Adobe might port Digital Editions and FictionWise might port its eReader Reader to the platform. I suppose even MobiPocket might port its Java MobiPocket Reader. These would be separate downloads, of apps added on top of OpenInkPot, just as is done today for getting reader software on your smartphone. However, I would suggest not holding your breath for this to happen.

The current model for FBReader enabled devices (e.g. Nokia Internet Tablets, Linux Netbooks, iRex iLiad and DR1000S, and OpenInkPot) is to only put DRM-free formats on the device (iRex also supplies the Java MobiPocket Reader, so you have a choice on its devices). The authors of FBReader are very sensitive to propriety claims on formats, and so, for example, FBReader does not support LIT because the details of the format have never been disclosed by MicroSoft. This isn't necessarily an obstacle to buying DRMed content, or LIT ebooks, if you are comfortable with stripping DRM and format shifting for personal use.
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