> We don't rely on compression and closed formats to hide data. Other > Bible software does, to the extent of my knowledge, do this. Our data is > actually encrypted. In order to access it you either need the actual > cipher key to unlock it or you need a PhD in CS with an emphasis in > cryptography in order to discover an exploit in the cryptographic code.
Sorry, I was unclear that I meant to be referencing the Bible texts that CrossWire makes available for no charge, such as MKJV, LITV, RSV, and some others. I believe that their publishers tend to be careful about copyright permissions ... you have to do more than just ask politely. There isn't any sapphire encryption technology involved with these modules, is there? My impression is that an individual can actually go to the respective publisher's website or a catalog and find these Bibles for sale. They might be actually carried in a large Christian bookstore, or a smaller bookstore could order them for you. My point is that these publishers have actually taken on some risk that cooperation with sword will cut into their sales. They could lose revenue due to unethical "verse mongers". An aside: My impression is that these "mid-tier in popularity" Bible texts are not anywhere close to being best sellers. Their motives may be more or less to make His Word available. They may also be doing this to see if it gains them greater visibility, which might translate into increased sales. (couple more 'crusts' ... which I have no problem with ... like the old Avis ad ... we're not #1 or #2 so we try harder) _______________________________________________ sword-devel mailing list sword-devel@crosswire.org http://www.crosswire.org/mailman/listinfo/sword-devel
