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I don't think many people care about DRM. Most people have only one reader, so the fact their kindle book doesn't work on a nook didn't bother them. What hurt t
by chrismcb 7y ago
I don't think many people care about DRM. Most people have only one reader, so the fact their kindle book doesn't work on a nook didn't bother them.
What hurt the industry was the book publishers getting upset at Amazon and choosing the agency route. With most ebooks more expensive than their mass market counterpart. And the lack of sales, as you could never sale the ebook for less than agency price.
- nine_k 7y agoTry thinking about a device breaking, so you lose access to all your e-books until you buy a new one. Then imagine the line of devices being discontinued, or no more available in your country, etc. Apps sort of solve it, as long as they are maintained, and you can get hold of a compatible device. Or maybe your book will be withdrawn because it stopped being available, due to copyrights or other legal reasons. In short, once you buy a music track, you own it, for personal purposes. Once you pay for an Amazon e-book, you keep renting it.
- chrismcb 7y agoYes, this is an issue, but one most people don't consider. Personally in on my fourth kindle, either because I lost it or broke it. Your analogy is of course broken, especially consider most music is purchaeed through iTunes of similar. Of course I'm not renting my book, I bought it and own. And the issue hasn't been decided in the court of law. I understand what you are saying, but the most people don't know not care.