I sense a mix-up between DRM and open/standardization of format. DRM alone doesn't create the kinds of problems outlined in this post. Perhaps we should be more uncomfortable about the lack of inter-operability or portability between purchased eBooks and apps that can display them. I think that DRM would be fine if it was implemented in an open/universal system.

Most everything of importance to me is sitting in one or more of my mail accounts. Does anyone else do this too? Stuff like taxes? I have a hard copy, just in case...

The question on my mind is - what is Zalewski's incentive in releasing this information directly to the public instead of first to mozilla, esp. just following a release...? It can't be to gain trust/admiration by the open source community. It also can't be to gain trust by corporations either (releasing notice of a flaw just after a new release and without first contacting the company must scare the pants off of any corporation!) Is it merely hubris? Or is there some corporate smear money being exchanged here?