Fictionwise was purchased by Barnes and Noble in the last few days, I see. But they expect to remain a distinct entity within, and no mention is made of anticipated changes to the availability of a DRM-free catalog.
http://www.fictionwise.com/bn.htm
What I most regret about the lack of WhisperNet here is the seamless delivery of daily periodicals such as the New York Times.
Thanks for the welcoming words.