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Originally Posted by Graham
Yes, that's my point. The difference, though, is that iBooks doesn't currently have a separate store to maintain a business outside the iOS ecosystem, which is why a divested iBookstore doesn't look like a viable business to me.
Graham
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Oh, it could be if it acted like a real bookselling business (multiplatform apps, for starters) instead of a device feature. It just would have to actually *compete* for consumer's money.
You don't need massive market share to make money off ebooks.
Your point does explain why Apple had to tilt the playing field in its favor with unsavory and illegal tactics. Apple was late to the ebook party and didn't want to earn a seat at the table fair and square.
And why divestiture would be a fitting punishment.