I think this is a great idea. More competition is never a bad thing. Hopefully Google has enough clout to get something done to geographic restrictions, or at the very least make it easier to find books that you are actually allowed to buy.
From what I've read they will provide a file download in DRMed ePub or PDF and other countries will be added as time progresses.
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Questioned about availability in South Africa, Morrison reiterated Google's intention to bring their newly launched eBooks service to the rest of the world internationally.
He explained that it's difficult to predict when each country could be brought online as it's a complicated process to co-ordinate with local legislation and publishing partners.
Morrison said that he wasn't aware of any local laws that might inhibit the launch of Google eBooks in South Africa.
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