Disputatore asked if files can be deleted without permission, and the answer is yes. Just as Microshaft screwed its customers with “windoze genuine disadvantage” if they had internet connections, so can Amazon screw people who are connected. The advice of some users is to back up your files onto your computer to prevent remote deletion of files.

A better solution is not to use the Swindle. Buy PDFs that have no DRM, and refuse to deal with any company that does. I use a PDA and scan in my own books for portable reading or get them legally, paid or free. I’ve never had any problems because of it.