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Originally Posted by Andrew H.
Only if you think that "buy one, get one free" offers are really free. The app is not "free" because you can't get it without paying something. Subscribers don't have to pay anything *extra* for the app, but they can't get the app unless they pay something. Non-subscribers either can't get the app, or can't get it for free.
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While arguing that free is not free may make for an interesting philosophical debate, when it comes to matters of economics it just doesn't hold water (or money for that matter).
The reason this is coming up is that it clashes with the Apple culture. The publishers are trying to promote iPad editions by offering them for free to their print subscribers. If it works, they will convince customers to start buying the electronic editions.
However, Apple likes to get people to over pay for goods. They are highly allergic to sales or these promotions. I wonder if Apple is doing some other things to keep the subscription fees high.