However, without changing the DMCA, we can't expect to see real, lasting change in this space. Doctorow said as much to me: "What we really need to do is get rid of DMCA 1201, that law that makes it a crime to format shift your media...it's the same law that stops farmers from fixing their tractors, blocks independent mechanics from fixing your car, stops rivals from setting up alternative app stores for phones and games consoles...this law is a menace!"

[–] chahk@beehaw.org 12 points 6 days ago

Good guy Meta. Fighting for us little guys, downloading terabytes of books, defending against lawsuits. Maybe they'll overturn DMCA?

[–] TimmyMac@lemmy.ml 25 points 6 days ago

If that's true, I'm pretty much Al Capone at this point.

[–] orcrist@lemm.ee 13 points 6 days ago (1 children)

It's interesting when people are put to the choice. On the one hand they could purchase a book with DRM that they don't actually own. On the other hand, they could look for alternative means by which to obtain the book. And the more the publishers f*** with you, the more you might be inclined to never give them a penny.

[–] baggachipz@sh.itjust.works 7 points 6 days ago

You can swear on the internet, your mom isn’t watching.

[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Doing illegal things is the new black, haven’t you heard?

Also, how exactly would they catch anyone doing this?

[–] orcrist@lemm.ee 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

How can they catch people who have produced unlocked epubs? There are plenty of ways if they have your device at some future date.

I suppose the easiest predictable thing other than having your device seized when you're entering the country for example or when you get arrested for example is that back doors could be installed on Android or iPhone that look for unapproved media.

The technology is already good enough for that. It's only a question of implementation.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 3 points 6 days ago

I'm too fucken old to read a book on a goddamn phone screen and my eco reader is too old to enshittify. Mwahahahahha i am untouchable

[–] Draconic_NEO@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 6 days ago

So do it anyway, not like they could ever know. It's not a very enforceable thing is it.

[–] StarlightDust@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 6 days ago

Sadly its not doable with Kindle and Linux anymore. I buy my ebooks since I only read indie but I will only do it from Itch or other DRM free sites.

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 4 points 6 days ago

Oh noes

Anyways

[–] ctkatz@lemmy.ml 4 points 6 days ago

i'm glad that there is an(other) program for audible. i like this one better. it automatically converts to a file format i prefer and downloads my books immediately, which is convenient for preorders. besides that, i personally would like to not use the audible app for playback; this is just a personal preference though. i have an audiobook app that works just as well. if anything this would just be me eliminating an app from my devices than anything else.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 3 points 6 days ago

Oh no...

[–] spacecadet@lemm.ee 3 points 6 days ago (2 children)

I would if I could, but Kindles new DRM can get around DeDRM. Waiting for an update. Trying to find a new way to buy books but seems like you just get locked into someone else DRM, which may have less support around DRM removal

[–] Yingwu@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

Check out my newly created community !drm@lemmy.dbzer0.com. Have you tried the guide that I posted regarding Kindles and Amazon removing Download & Transfer? https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/40761027

[–] spacecadet@lemm.ee 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Will checkout, is there a K4PC for Mac? I saw that DeDRM stopped working with the kindle for Mac changes recently

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[–] dermanus@lemmy.ca 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I've been having the same problem. I'd love a drm free e-reader, but even if I found one finding drm free content is not easy.

I'm just buying analog books now. Less convenient in some ways, but at least I know what I'm getting.

[–] Yingwu@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 6 days ago

Check out my newly created community !drm@lemmy.dbzer0.com. Have you tried the guide that I posted regarding Kindles and Amazon removing Download & Transfer? https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/40761027

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