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Amazon’s killing a feature that let you download and backup Kindle books

2 years ago by misk to c/technology

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It’s bad if you like to keep ebook backup copies.
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amos 21 points 2 years ago

resist.

Stop buying whatever it is that Amazon/Meta/Google/Etc sell. They will not stand for you. They will not respect you.

At some points, it may seem like they changed and that they are now good. They are not. They will never be. Resist them.

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Yppm 11 points 2 years ago

I bought a Kindle so I can pirate all my books. Am I resisting?

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amos 4 points 2 years ago

You could have made a better choice, I suppose. And some authors/editors do deserve the money.

Pirating is not necessarily resisting. Are you taking money from authors who really really need it? Or are you taking money from rich CEOs who are worsening the environment, ruining future generations, slaving, etc?

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Yppm 2 points 2 years ago

Ya good point.

Seems like I'm doing it backwards lol

Giving money to Amazon for the hardware and then stealing from the authors.

I should do some more research before buying my next ebook reader.

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IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol 1 point 2 years ago

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PM_Your_Nudes_Please 3 points 2 years ago

At least install KoReader before they find a way to firmware-lock the device.

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Yppm 3 points 2 years ago

Using calibre to just upload books directly.

I'll check out KoReader. Never heard of it.

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