The current furor/confusion/anger over geographical restrictions over sales of ebooks could probably lead to ebook "Pen Pals" - someone in the US wants an ebook only for sale to UK residents, and someone in the UK wants an ebook only for sale to US residents. Criss-cross! They (legally) buy the other person's book, deDRM it, and swap. Depending on the country, the deDRM may be illegal. BUT - there are 2 legal sales that pay the author, publisher, & distributor. And 2 happy readers.
Sort of an electronic bartering system.
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