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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety
Oh .... THAT is perfect!! I am tweeting that now, because it is true, and that is exactly what is wrong with the system.
If I purchase the analog version, then I get to keep it. If I purchase the digital version then I get to use it "maybe" for a while .... how long I don't know and they won't tell me.
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You see, Amazon does have total control of your Kindle. If they wanted to, next time you turn on Whispernet, they could install a firmware that doesn't let you view any of the content you've purchased and also close down your access to the eBooks you've purchased and if you didn't already back them up onto your computer and strip away the DRM, then you'd be out all the eBooks that you bought via Amazon. They have the ability to do this if they wanted. No other company has such control over eBooks. That is why as soon as I get my purchased eBook, I strip the DRM so I won't have to rely on anyone to have to let me get access to my legally purchased content just because I may have a new computer or changed reading devices.
So if you can strip the DRM, do it. Just use the DRM copies to view on your Kindle so Amazon cannot see the DRM free copies.