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Hya Wilson. Good to have you with us.
It's a terrible shame that the honest reader is expected to perform gymnastics just to read a book he wants (and then to share it with a buddy -- which is another hoop-jumping game).
The problem exists. It should be fixed. Simple as that.
It's up to governments, retailers, device manufacturers and publishers to handle the job.
My own wee indie does its bit by offering international editions, non-DRM and low prices. Then we find that our books are territorially restricted, have DRM imposed and cover prices increased.
We can all bring popular pressure to bear -- small publishers, authors, readers -- by expressing our feelings LOUDLY!!! But the major league players have to rewrite the rule book and allow fair access to fair readers at fair prices before we can save and promote the written word.
Neil
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