Thread: Future-proofing my ebook collection given the churn in ebook formats
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Old 10-31-2015, 05:25 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by Cinisajoy View Post
I get that but the point is that I can buy ebooks from other places so they are not locking down ebooks.
So how are they locking me in?
It is a choice to get books there.
There are no locks.
Except for some indie books, I don't have to buy at Amazon.
I can always sideload any mobi, or azw to my kindles. Or key point, I can download any format straight to my computer or tablet.

Like fjtorres said, backup. Be sure and store them in at least 5 different places.
But which format is the best one to backup for long term compatability with devices?
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