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Originally Posted by 6charlong
Thanks Robert, that really helps.
I understood that B&N is already selling books in ePub format, but the books they're selling don't use Adept DRM. They are exclusively using their own proprietary DRM scheme. Only B&N's own nook book reader can render both Adept and B&N DRM, so only nook owners can buy from B&N, Sony, Kobo, BoB, etc. I also heard that Adobe's own DE software is unable to render the new DRM yet, so I'm not surprised by your answer. What is puzzling is that the B&N eBookstore doesn't clarify this issue for their customers.
I guess "fair warning" to potential B&N customers is in order.
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Dear 6charlong:
Books On Board is our partner and most of their library is in Adobe Digital Editions, which the Astak devices all take in DRM. Sony is converting from their own format to where their entire library will soon be Adobe Digital Editions DRM. Plus there is Powell's Books which is almost all Adobe Digital Editions.
The NOOk is painting itself into a corner with only their own eReader format. The rest of the world is going to Adobe Digital Editions. That is why B&N is going to accept ADE (Adobe Digital Editions) next Summer!
Plus... let us only say that reviews on the "NOOK" have been mixed at best.
And... Astak may have some news too at CES. No hints but stay tuned!