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Originally Posted by AnnGirdharry
this discussion is an eye-opener.
As a (non techie) author, it's an eye opener to realise that people can remove DRM protection from a book once they've purchased it - so it makes DRM ineffective, doesn't it?
I've wondered at Smashwords not using DRM but the ethos/ambiance of the site is not the same as Amazon and as an author I would trust buyers more who purchase from Smashwords- or am I living in a dream world?
by the way, apologies in advance from coming in at such a naïve level...
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Best not to worry about it, DRM won't stop anyone determined / techie in the same way the locks on your car won't keep out a professional car thief.
It's designed for "accidental" or "casual piracy". e.g it would stop my mother handing copies of an ebook to everyone in her book club without realising she was doing anything wrong.