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MerLock · 08-18-2009, 12:43 PM

I think all these different DRM schemes will just frustrate and confuse the regular consumer. They buy a ePuB book thinking it's supported on their device but they may not look carefully to make sure their reader supports the specific DRM scheme being sold. Now you aren't only just concerned about the format but the type of DRM that is used as well.

It's like owning a DVD player. You would think you'll be able to buy a DVD in your area and it will work on your DVD player. But it's like buying a DVD in your area and still having to check that your player supports the DRM on that DVD.

Even in engadget the other day, an article mentions about the Sony store switching to selling all ePuB books and that ALL devices that support ePub will be able to read books puchased there. However, they fail to mention that this is only true for devices that support Adobe DRMed ePuB.

08-18-2009, 12:43 PM	#28
MerLock Evangelist Posts: 411 Karma: 1034889 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	I think all these different DRM schemes will just frustrate and confuse the regular consumer. They buy a ePuB book thinking it's supported on their device but they may not look carefully to make sure their reader supports the specific DRM scheme being sold. Now you aren't only just concerned about the format but the type of DRM that is used as well. It's like owning a DVD player. You would think you'll be able to buy a DVD in your area and it will work on your DVD player. But it's like buying a DVD in your area and still having to check that your player supports the DRM on that DVD. Even in engadget the other day, an article mentions about the Sony store switching to selling all ePuB books and that ALL devices that support ePub will be able to read books puchased there. However, they fail to mention that this is only true for devices that support Adobe DRMed ePuB. Last edited by MerLock; 08-18-2009 at 12:48 PM.