> > The idea of even offering an electronic version should be to drive 
> > sales for the hard copy. Maybe offer a "Condensed Version" 
> > electronically, that has enough content that readers can get enough
of 
> > a feel for the product to drive a buying decision. Throughout, make 
> > reference to the full version having more complete content, complete

> > with an "order now" link.  This method worked well for Readers
Digest!
> Or watermark the .pdf with something that uniquely identifies each
copy
> - this could be done with a script at the time of the order.  Maybe
the name of the 
> original buyer, or the order number, etc.
> Doesn't prevent the piracy, but does give traceability should you wish
to pursue the 
> pirate.

Didn't/doesn't the PHP Architect magazine do this?  Or am I
mis-remembering?

thnx,
Chris

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