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Why are the ebooks copy-protected ?

April 26, 2017copy-protected eBooks

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Why are the ebooks copy-protected ?

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In order to prevent from the uncontrolled distribution of their publishing content, for instance on Peer-to-Peer networks, more and more publishers and authors wish to protect ebooks from illicit digital copies. Hence, they wish to use Digital Right Management (DRM) technologies when offering ebooks to sale. These technologies warrant a fair use of ebooks both for publishers and authors and for readers. Especially, Mobipocket DRM system allows you to read ebooks on 2 different personal devices.