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Old 01-24-2009, 10:40 PM   #1
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Harry Potter on Kindle

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Old 01-24-2009, 10:44 PM   #2
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I should have said IS on Kindle.......

Its in the Kindle store.......

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Old 01-24-2009, 11:03 PM   #4
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I was hoping that was a legal ebook, but it's not. The crappy formatting and lack of DRM, a cover, or illustrations make that obvious.
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Old 01-24-2009, 11:03 PM   #5
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Wait what???? Has she finally allowed this?
No way has she allowed this, and Amazon has just made a big boo boo. Should be an interesting few days..
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Old 01-24-2009, 11:05 PM   #6
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I was hoping that was a legal ebook, but it's not. The crappy formatting and lack of DRM, a cover, or illustrations make that obvious.
Did you already download it?
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I wonder how many this will sell before its pulled?
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Old 01-24-2009, 11:09 PM   #8
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Did you already download it?
Yes. I thought it might be legit, and if so it would be newsworthy.
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Old 01-24-2009, 11:13 PM   #9
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Sorry, dg, but I had to remove the links.
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Old 01-24-2009, 11:14 PM   #10
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No problem. In retrospect, I shouldn't have posted. My HUGE mistake. I just could not believe Amazon let this slide.
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Oh dear lord. It's already hit around 80 on the top selling chart.
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Old 01-25-2009, 12:03 AM   #12
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Old 01-25-2009, 12:04 AM   #13
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And the other illegal title is at #85.
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Old 01-25-2009, 12:06 AM   #14
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Seriously for a moment. What will happen here? I understand she is like a pit bull regarding her books.

Will Amazon bear the brunt?

Bet everyone of the downloaded version 'disappear' magically from Kindles once the feces hits the fan.....
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