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... the kindle is a "roach motel" device: its license terms and drm ensure that books can check in, but they can't check out.
-Cory Doctorow
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... The Kindle Is A "roach Motel"

Cory Doctorow
... the kindle is a "roach motel" device: its license terms and drm ensure that books can check in, but they can't check out.
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