perhaps their answer to Adobe Acrobat Reader, and .PDF format.
here is a FAQ regarding "activation" (registration), which is what you need to do in order to read "secure"
(copy-protected) e-books you've purchased. It apparently downloads a "strong" (cryptographic) algorithm
to decrypt the books. No Microsoft Passport = no decryption.
Microsoft Reader collects unique information about your device and sends it
to a Microsoft Activation Server. The following information is transmitted:
* A Hardware Identification code computed using serial numbers and
other information unique to your device. The code is computed using a
technique known as a "one-way hash function" so it is not possible to
reconstruct your device's unique information from the code. In this
way, Microsoft respects the privacy of information about your device
while still providing you with access to premium content from eBook
publishers.
* A Product ID number from the copy of Microsoft Reader on your
device. This is the same for all copies of the same version of
Microsoft Reader and is not unique to you or your device.
Once the encrypted Activation Certificate is downloaded to your device, no
information that can uniquely identify your device is retained in our
Activation Server.
What is a Sealed eBook?
Sealed eBooks are encrypted during conversion to the .lit file format. This
ensures the integrity of content, meaning that the text and other content cannot
be modified. A Sealed eBook can be read with any copy of Microsoft
Reader. This is the basic level of security given to each .lit file.
{PRIVATE "TYPE=PICT;ALT=Top"}
What is an Inscribed eBook?
Inscribed eBooks are Sealed and then further encrypted by Microsoft Digital
Asset Server (DAS). An Inscribed eBook can be read with any copy of
Microsoft Reader and will always display information from the purchaser
(for example, the name of the purchaser) on the cover page. This reinforces
honest usage by consumers.
{PRIVATE "TYPE=PICT;ALT=Top"}
What is an Owner Exclusive eBook?
Sometimes called "premium content" or "copy-protected" content, Owner
Exclusive eBooks are Inscribed and then an encrypted license is added by
DAS to allow only the legitimate purchaser to read it. This security level
requires that the consumer's copy of Microsoft Reader be "activated" to
purchase and read Owner Exclusive eBooks. These copy-protected eBooks
can be read on all supported computers or devices activated by the purchaser.
Send reply to: <[email protected]>
From: "Daren Freckleton" <[email protected]>
To: "Stuart Udall \(E-mail\)"
<[email protected]>
Subject: Fw: LIT a deadend protocol???
Date sent: Fri, 19 Jul 2002 22:46:43 +0100
>
>
> "NetWorker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:<[email protected]>...
> > On Fri, 19 Jul 2002 18:47:34 GMT, abcd <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >The FAQ suggests that LIT extension is unrecoverable. Is this
> > >true?
> >
> > Yes.
> >
> > >There is no conversion to any other format?
> >
> > None.
> >
> > >What is the point of such a document format?
> >
> > 1. If the format catches on, Bill G. can be assured that you can't read
> an
> > e-book without buying, borrowing, or stealing a copy of a Micro$oft
> operating
> > system.
> >
> > 2. Books encrypted with the owner-exclusive flag cannot be shared with
> anyone
> > else without sharing the enabling hardware as well. If you have a system
> crash
> > you may well have to buy the same work a second time.
> >
> > Just because the format doesn't have any points in the consumer's favor,
> doesn't
> > mean it has no point at all.
> >
> > >thanks,
> > >
> > >stan
> >
> > --
> >
> > But hey, this is just my opinion. I could be wrong.
> >
>
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