Thread: why the fuss over epub?
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Old 08-27-2011, 05:26 AM   #187
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Originally Posted by kranu View Post
Why would Amazon bother adding ePub support? Amazon doesn't use it at all.

Your argument is the equivalent of: Since my truck can support diesel, there is no reason ALL of the Toyotas cannot support diesel.
Wrong comparison. The purpose of fuel is to make it possible to operate the car and not the reason why we operate the car. It is similar to being able to recharge the Kindle from the wall outlet providing 110 or 220 V electricity. Most consumer devices including Kindle have universal adapter for 100-240 V 50/60 Hz AC but there are many gadgets that are designed for specific markets and require exact voltage.

The Kindle is like a car that can be driven only on certain roads. Imagine that you bought a Toyota that could be driven only on toll roads. Not because of technical issues but for some strange legal or financial reason, for example, because Toyota Inc. had an agreement with toll road owners and received a percentage of toll fees.
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