Force-fed MS Reader update ... be afraid, very afraid.
Posted by welwyngc over at Brighthand:
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... MS have just announced that there is an update to Reader.
However, as far as i can see, the update only relates to DRM - no other changes / improvements made
A little cheeky?
http://www.microsoft.com/reader/default.asp
AND..
A Note To Our Valued Customers
June 26, 2003: Today we are announcing the rollout of a Microsoft Reader security update. This system-wide update closes known gaps in the Microsoft Reader security architecture. The �trigger� for the update is the purchase and/or downloading of a digitally protected Owner Exclusive Microsoft Reader eBook title. When you purchase a new title, or re-download a previously purchased title, after June 30th you will be prompted to update your system. The update consists of two steps: an update of your device�s client software and the re-activation of your reading system(s). We have developed a new update/activation site that will help you determine the steps necessary to download the appropriate software for your device(s) and re-activate your system(s). You can wait until you receive an update prompt or perform the update now by visiting www.microsoft.com/reader/update. The new system will be fully deployed at the beginning of July.
We recognize that this update is an inconvenience and appreciate your continued support for Microsoft Reader. This security update will help ensure that publishers continue to make their newest and best content available to you in the Microsoft Reader format.
Thank you for choosing Microsoft Reader!
The Microsoft Reader Team
(emphasis added)
And this for PPC's (PPC2002 and for PPC2003 (MS wording!))
http://www.microsoft.com/reader/downloads/ppc.asp
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It sure sounds like MS is waging war on Convert-LIT. The idea of forced upgrades just to use something you've previously bought makes me feel icky.
Also ... I don't seem to hear anything about backwards compatibility of DRM5 secure books. Do we just cross our fingers and click, hoping that MIcrosoft won't bung us?
I hereby volunteer Crystal to get the skinny on this new development. Go git 'em, girl! Counting on you to tell it like it is....
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