This article explains more about the book publishers' concern towards the digital realm and how Microsoft is trying to prevent piracy before it even gets started. Soon after Microsoft launched its new Microsoft Reader technology, a lot of people came forward to support its effort towards e-book piracy. Barnesandnoble opened an e-book store which featured Microsoft Reader. A new Star Trek series was available only online as an e-book version with a promotional sale. In collaboration with Association of American Publishers (AAP), Microsoft combined encryption with enforcement and education. Dick Brass, vice president of technology development at Microsoft quoted, "The lessons of the music industry are not lost on my friends here". Moreover, he addressed to create an honest market for the e-books. He clearly stated that there wont be any progress until the author sell his/her product without being stolen. Microsoft Reader technology's strong encryption will prevent hackers from breaking information.
A newer version of the Microsoft Reader was under creation for the Pocket PC platform that will allow users from downloading and viewing b-books. A new committee to oversee the education and enforcement of e-book anti-piracy was created to monitor the illegal state of the e-books on web. Publishers and distributors were happy for the Microsoft's copyright protection efforts. Microsoft, book publishers and book sellers will team up together to work. This will prevent e-books from following the same road as music did.