Tor/Forge, one of the largest sci-fi and fantasy publishers, will drop DRM from its e-books by July of 2012, the company announced in a press release today.
The move could be a signal to other publishers to drop the use of DRM on its e-books as well.
Although used by most large publishers and online retailers, digital rights management software, which is designed to prevent digital copying, is generally considered ineffective at stopping digital piracy as well as being a nuisance to legitimate consumers.
Samuel Sloan says
Good for Tor/Forge – they finally got the vision.
Shadoglare says
Good to hear. BTW, dropping DRM also increases sales by ALLOWING PEOPLE WHO DON’T USE WINDOWS OR MAC PRODUCTS TO ACTUALLY USE YOUR PRODUCT. Sheesh. Yes, we’re in the minority, but there are still millions of us.
TallGrrl says
Good on ya, Tor!
Conventional books don’t have DRM. Neither should e-books.