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Library of Congress rules on DMCA Fair Use

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Chad Butler

So the Library of Congress has ruled that jailbreaking an iPhone amounts to fair use under DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) rules. They also ruled on a number of other DRM related issues involving DVDs and eBooks. While everyone salivates … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to Project Gutenberg

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Chad Butler

Any serious reader with an ebook device needs to be familiar with Project Gutenberg. Founded in 1971 by Michael S. Hart, it is the oldest digital library. Most of the items in its collection are the full texts ofpublic domain books. The project … Continue reading →

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Converting EPUB files for Kindle

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Chad Butler

One of the best things that Amazon could do for the Kindle is to support the EPUB format. The iPad, not being a specialized device, appeals to a broader audience; but serious readers still prefer e-ink to backlight.  So that … Continue reading →

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