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The DOJ proposal "hands Amazon yet another win," said Mark Coker, founder of Smashwords, an e-book publisher and distributor that works with Apple, Barnes & Noble, Sony and others. "Why isn't the DOJ forcing Amazon to play fairly? This is the question the publishing industry wants answered."
As the judge said, you don't like Amazon's tactics, file a complaint with the DOJ. This type of argument will garner no sympathy from the judge or the DOJ. |
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The U.S. Department of Justice doesn't want much, just control over Apple's entire iTunes business. This, because Apple had the audacity to do something that same DOJ had failed to do, which was bring competition to the ebook market.
I wonder if it is the people complaining, or the reporter. The entire case was based on antitrust behavior, which is the opposite of competition. |
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The government's proposal linking other retailers' e-bookstores to their iOS apps would be a particular win for the likes of Amazon, which publishing CEOs had criticized in testimony during the Apple trial.
Such a measure would make it easier for consumers who read e-books on their iPads and iPhones to easily compare Apple's prices with those of its competitors and buy elsewhere. I got this from article announcing the Apple suggestions to the DOJ. Someone must have told them if they say something often enough, with enough force, people will believe it. The entire case was about lack of competitive behavior. I don't think something that would enhance competition on price is going to persuade the judge. I just don't understand these attorneys advising Apple. I have a feeling Apple is running the show, and not really listening to their attorneys. |
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And Android junkies resorting to the usual insults really contributes to the discussion... maybe the Windows brigade will be better...
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I understand Apple. And the publishers. The worst they could now is admit to their little game. They have to minimize their loses, hence they play hard ball with the judge. The verdict is likely going to be somewhere in the middle. Standard tactics if you ask me.
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Hmmm this doesn't sound good.
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