Kindle gets library book lendingA slight addendum -- the ePub system currently used by library e-book lending systems also includes a DRM system (not surprisingly; otherwise there'd be no way to enforce a limited checkout period) -- the difference isn't between DRM and no DRM, it's between two mutually incompatible DRM systems.Users of Amazon's Kindle e-reader will soon be able to borrow electronic books from libraries in the US.
The retailer is teaming up with Overdrive, which already offers an e-book lending service through 11,000 American libraries.
Until now Kindle owners have been unable to download titles because the device uses a unique file format....
Overdrive has been in business for several years and offers hundreds of thousands of books to readers whose devices use the epub file format.
However, Amazon has its own proprietary system, based on the Mobipocket format, which includes a digital rights management system to prevent copying....
I really depend upon my iPod for borrowing audiobooks. My husband and I have been looking at alternatives in case my iPod croaks. Thank you!
P.S. If you have any more updates, I’d appreciate receiving them.
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