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Originally Posted by MikeCL
Why would I care about KF8? If that's the case (doubt it) I will just convert it.
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According to Amazon, it sounds like the conversion will be transparent to users of existing devices. This is addressed to publishers:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000729511
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Q: Will I have to provide two versions of my titles going forward?
A: No. The upcoming updates to our Kindle Publishing Tools will take care of this for you. KindleGen 2 will convert your content so that it works on all Kindle devices and apps. You will be able to preview how your title will look on the range of Kindle devices and apps using Kindle Previewer 2.
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Obviously, a color children's book is going to look poorly on a black and white eReader. But a novel should be fine.
Could Amazon somehow go back on this? I guess. That's when our friends over at the Kindle Developer's Corner would come into play. But I'd say that the chances of Amazon reneging on its commitment for content to continue to display on older devices, including the original Kindle, are quite low.