Thread: Why haven't e-book companies patched their DRM?
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Old 03-01-2009, 03:26 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel View Post
well... i have to disagree with this... i don't think it deters anyone who is determined to share their files, and i DO think that it sometimes prevents honest customers from accessing their legitimately purchased content..
I agree it doesn't deter anyone who is determined to share their files; however, I do think it sends a clear statement that its "not okay to share" (and that is sufficient given the current market).

I personally have no problems breaking DRM for personal use but as long as its there wouldn't crack it so I could distribute. For example, I use igors scripts to borrow library books but don't go as far as removing DRM completely so I can share those with my mother. However, if there were no drm at all, I probably would be more tempted to do so.

I know I may be in the minority here, but I don't have a problem with DRM itself, but do wish the industry would adopt a common standard so as not to tie us to particualr sellers or devices.
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