Thread: Misleading Metaphors That Drive The War On Online Sharing
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Old 11-27-2011, 12:22 AM   #345
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Originally Posted by Steven Lyle Jordan View Post

I realize digital products are unique. But movies, software, even MP3 files have found a viable selling model that (mostly) satisfies all parties. I don't see ebooks as being that unique.
If anything the ebook model as used by Amazon is even more viable because it ties readers to one place for all their purchases. Apple tried to do that with mp3, but failed. It learnt from that lesson with the iPad, but there are still companies that get around that (including Amazon).
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