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Old 04-12-2010, 02:12 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by AJ Starr View Post
DRM (Digital Rights Managment) is, if I understand it, an encryption of the file. Epub is a format for ebooks. I imagine (though since I don't have ADE, it is supposition) that ADE will read non-DRM'd epubs. I'm assuming that ADE also reads DRM and non-DRM pdb. (Is there any other ebook format they read?)

(Egad, I'm talking in alphabet soup....)

I also understand that Barnes and Noble are working with Adobe to using their own proprietary DRM scheme for epubs.

One of my questions was is their any other software that will read DRM'd epubs besides ADE?

The other question was can I buy/download a DRM'd epub WITHOUT having ADE installed and authorized on my PC?

In case you didn't catch my aim, I don't like being forced to use a particular program just to read purchased books. I dare say a great percentage of the MR members feel the same.

Meanwhile, as opposed to buying books, I'm scanning all my favorite books that I've had for 30-40 years. Books out of print but not public domain. It's basically the only way I can get them on my PP. This is approximately 80% of the reason I bought a PP.

AJ
AFAIK the whole point of Adobe, is the Publisher pays them to use their exclusive DRM software. FUD plays a big part in the sales pitch. "Someone might rip you off if you do not encrypt with or product"

I don't know how to authorize your PEz without installing ADE.
Catch 22.

I suggest you do not buy books with DRM

The problem is that so many people roll over and DO buy DRM infested books that you voice is lost
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