Ebooks on Linux

[Gary Layng]

I'd think that, like a Dead Tree Edition book, as long as you don't cut 
into the original author's sales, you can do whatever you want with the 
file you bought and paid for.  It would be similar in concept to using a 
highlighter on a textbook you purchased.

On 09/10/13 05:43 PM, Randy Jonasz wrote:
> With the recent discussion of eReaders I've been thinking about
> reading ebooks on Linux.  I personally like FBReader but I'm sure
> there are others as well.  The problem is DRM.  I buy my books from
> websites with adobe DRM built into the file.  That leaves me with
> running an outdated version of adobe Digital Editions with wine or
> running windows or using my eReader.  I can't believe publishers are
> able to dictate the software and platforms on which I can read the
> book I bought!  What happens if the vendor of the software files for
> bankruptcy.  Am I out of luck?  Archambault.ca, a provider of French
> ebooks in Canada, restricts reading to THEIR reader software.  No
> linux version version either.  Now I have found software which will
> strip the DRM from epub, pdf and Kindle books.  It works quite well.
> Now I can read on linux with whatever software I please.  What are the
> ethics of removing the DRM from books?  What are the legal
> implications in Canada of doing this?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Randy
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