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Old 11-06-2019, 04:34 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by Philippe D. View Post
I understand the drive to build a reader that won't leak information to a manufacturer/bookseller, but does this have to happen on open hardware? Wouldn't it be simpler to root an existing reader and just install software on it? (the reader would have the advantage of coming with a pre-built case, too)
Really, I don't have an issue with buying a reader and just sideloading/leaving WiFi off. The book store will always have a record of your purchases I guess. But that is inherent with non-PD eBooks.

Mostly I just liked seeing someone do it.
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