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MSJim · 05-17-2010, 02:36 PM

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A book with DRM (Digital Rights Management), means the book is encrypted and generally will only open for reading on the one device it was purchased for. You are not allowed share the book, you don't really own the book - just have a license to read it.
There are several systems for DRM. In the case of Amazon, the DRM system limits the use of the book to the Kindle. Amazon does not license other ereader manufacturers to use their DRM system. (You can get a Kindle app for the iphone, ipad, ipod, PC, MAC, etal., but not for any other competing ereader.)
A DRM free book can be used just like a paper based book you purchase. You do own it. You can share it, sell it, give it away, convert the format so it can be read on other ereaders, etc.
Stripping DRM from an eBook is a controversial process of removing the encryption from the book so you can freely convert the format for reading on other devices, share it, give away, etc.
This forum does not support or encourage stripping DRM.
The Kobo site says they use Adobe Digital Editions DRM on ePub and PDF books. This system is supported by Sony readers, so you should be OK. The better solution would be to buy DRM free books.

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MSJim Bookworm Posts: 104 Karma: 26 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Georgia, USA Device: PRS-600, Nook STR	spinx666 A book with DRM (Digital Rights Management), means the book is encrypted and generally will only open for reading on the one device it was purchased for. You are not allowed share the book, you don't really own the book - just have a license to read it. There are several systems for DRM. In the case of Amazon, the DRM system limits the use of the book to the Kindle. Amazon does not license other ereader manufacturers to use their DRM system. (You can get a Kindle app for the iphone, ipad, ipod, PC, MAC, etal., but not for any other competing ereader.) A DRM free book can be used just like a paper based book you purchase. You do own it. You can share it, sell it, give it away, convert the format so it can be read on other ereaders, etc. Stripping DRM from an eBook is a controversial process of removing the encryption from the book so you can freely convert the format for reading on other devices, share it, give away, etc. This forum does not support or encourage stripping DRM. The Kobo site says they use Adobe Digital Editions DRM on ePub and PDF books. This system is supported by Sony readers, so you should be OK. The better solution would be to buy DRM free books. Last edited by MSJim; 05-17-2010 at 02:53 PM.