Quote by Richard Stallman

If ebooks mean that readers' freedom must either increase or decrease, we must demand the increase.

If ebooks mean that readers' freedom must either increase or

Summary

This quote suggests that when considering the impact of ebooks on readers' freedom, there are two possibilities: either readers' freedom will expand or it will diminish. However, the focus should be on striving for an increase in freedom rather than accepting limitations. It implies that as readers, we should advocate for enhanced liberties in the digital era, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that ebooks offer more freedom and choices to readers rather than curtailing them.

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By Richard Stallman

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