Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (October 19, 2023)
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<h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
<p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for October 19, 2023 :</p>
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It is important that ebooks be sold without DRM
Summary: DRM-free e-books are now available, offering a more user-friendly experience for library patrons. DRM (Digital Rights Management) technology has been used to prevent unauthorized use, copying, and redistribution of e-books. However, it also places restrictions on readers, limiting printing and borrowing time. DRM-free e-books allow users to interact with content more freely, benefiting students, academics, and readers with disabilities. Content aggregators have been working to convince publishers to sell DRM-free content to libraries, with companies like EBSCO now offering over 140,000 DRM-free titles.
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United Airlines plans to board passengers with window seats first
Summary: United Airlines will start boarding passengers with window seats in economy class first, beginning October 26. The WILMA (window, middle, aisle) plan aims to speed up boarding times and has shown to save up to two minutes during tests. The change will apply to domestic and some international flights, with no impact on first and business class boarding processes.