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fjtorres · 12-16-2010, 03:45 PM

Library books on readers don't generate income.
That is why Amazon doesn't support it.
Even if it became enough of an irritant to impact sales, library ebook support does *not* require ePub support.

Since Overdrive already has the infrastructure to support Mobi-drm, it would be trivial effort for Amazon to get Overdrive's Console on Kindle and running on whispernet *without* adding ePub support.

Float up any justification you like, but Amazon can match or better all *market* needs without ePub. Personal prejudices however, they don't care about.

They're in business to make money not to be loved by pundits.

Again: you want epub? Buy an epub reader. Nobody is stopping you.

Want a reader that supports Amazon and Library ebooks? Buy an android webpad. The Pocketbook IQ at US$149 runs both Kindle and the Overdrive Media Console and Audible just fine. Makes a sweet color kindle and the price is right. Also surfs the net and plays video and games. Plenty of other comparable Android webpads out there, too. In sizes from 4-11 inches and prices from US$100 to US$600. No shortage of choices.

You want the world to behave the way *you* want it to? Well, sorry, but that just "ain't gonna happen".

12-16-2010, 03:45 PM	#76
fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	Library books on readers don't generate income. That is why Amazon doesn't support it. Even if it became enough of an irritant to impact sales, library ebook support does not require ePub support. Since Overdrive already has the infrastructure to support Mobi-drm, it would be trivial effort for Amazon to get Overdrive's Console on Kindle and running on whispernet without adding ePub support. Float up any justification you like, but Amazon can match or better all market needs without ePub. Personal prejudices however, they don't care about. They're in business to make money not to be loved by pundits. Again: you want epub? Buy an epub reader. Nobody is stopping you. Want a reader that supports Amazon and Library ebooks? Buy an android webpad. The Pocketbook IQ at US$149 runs both Kindle and the Overdrive Media Console and Audible just fine. Makes a sweet color kindle and the price is right. Also surfs the net and plays video and games. Plenty of other comparable Android webpads out there, too. In sizes from 4-11 inches and prices from US$100 to US$600. No shortage of choices. You want the world to behave the way you want it to? Well, sorry, but that just "ain't gonna happen".