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Originally Posted by JSWolf
So has anyone with Kindle for PC and a Kindle tried downloading an eBook (with DRM) with Kindle for PC and then (via USB) loading the book onto the Kindle to find out if it is viewable? If not, will someone please do so so we can find out? Thanks.
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I don't think that would work. I can't check it since I don't have a Kindle. However, my understanding of the Amazon DRM system is that each download is targeted for a specific device with unique encoding for that device via the device PID. Therefore, even if one has a both Kindle and a PC on ones Amazon account, a book downloaded for the PC (PC PID) may be transferred to the Kindle, but will not be readable. However, the same book may be downloaded to the Kindle (Kindle PID), and would be readable. Amazon allows up to six devices to be registered on each account.
We know what the Kindle PID is and how it is computed. What we don't know, as yet, is what is used for computing the PC PID.