Unfortunately, DRM is likely to be around for many more moons since Amazon has a built-in user base with the Kindle. Amazon really appeals to the un-techie market. I am finding that most of my friends purchase the Kindle because it's easy to purchase and add books.
They give no thought to being able to read their ebooks on future or other devices. Most don't even try library books (and their libraries have thousands of ebooks) because it's too much trouble. Guess we have to realize that there is a hugh group of folks out there that will keep DRM alive and well.
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