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Originally Posted by Ben Thornton
That's true in theory, but in practice, if I want to access a book that I haven't looked at for 10 years, it's no problem, but if I want to use the IT that I was using 10 years ago, it is a problem. Even if the data was in an unusual format, if there is no DRM it is typically easy to find a tool to sort it out. If there is DRM (or other security), it is often not worth the hassle.
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Agreed, that's the problem--you're still screwed if the company goes under and there are no devices/programs to access that DRMd material you have backed up. And that's why I just stick to e-books for casual reading of books I'd only read once. And buy hardcovers or paper backs of books I need around indefinitely--i.e. stuff related to my research etc.
I'm not lover of DRM, despite being a huge supporter of protecting intellectually property and copyrights) it's a hassle to legit users and not even a speed bump to pirates.