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Originally Posted by Shaggy
DRM does nothing to stop piracy, all it accomplishes is to annoy your legitimate customers (and possibly make them turn to alternative sources).
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Again, mainly I am with you on this one. But imagine the following DRM system. One single DRM system, all files can be read on all devices. You can use up to 6 copies at the same time and authorize, de-authorize devices at will within the limit. Now DRM wouldn't really be much of a problem, would it? You could do more with an ebook than with a pbook, you would have simultaneous access to 6 copies! Oh, and before I forget it, books must be resellable (technically difficult, but possible with de-authorization).
And I just wanted to point out that you are not as anonymous on the web as you might think. Especially technically less savy users are taking quite serious risks. They can be traced and legal situations change quickly.