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Originally Posted by mandyoz
You said exactly what I am thinking the DRM looks like it could be an issue for me. I have been told that I could down load Amazon or B&N to my PC and then "fine tune" to upload on my Kindle. Is it easy to convert files? I don't know if I can actually understand how to do it.
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Hi Mandy,
We can't advise you how to strip the DRM or provide a link on these forums as it is illegal in many countries. Google is your friend here, and there are people who would be willing to help you through private messages.
Many people here believe that DRM is wrong and are willing to go to the extent of stripping the DRM off the file as long as it is only for the personal use of moving it between their own devices.
However, although this is a reasonably simple process it does require you to download and install other applications on your PC, and you do then have the hassle of going through the process each time. An advantage, however, is that if all your files are free of DRM you can manage your collection in a single library program on your PC, such as the excellent, and free, Calibre.
If you want a hassle free life and guiltless sleep then you may want to ignore the ability to strip the DRM for now and make your choice based on the factors we've outlined. As mentioned these are boiling down for you to the Kindle and Amazon, or the BeBook and most other stores. I don't know either device, but from what I've read I would go for the BeBook and the flexibility. I expect the other stores will grow to compete pretty well with Amazon on both stock and price. After all, with ebooks we're not looking at acres of warehouse storage, we're just looking at deals with the publishers.
Graham