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Originally Posted by pilotbob
What would be really nice would be a single format supported by all the publishers. This would allow for a "true" choice of device and software.
This eBook thing is getting worse than the cell phone lock-in we have.
Although I won't hold my breath.
BOb
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Dear Pilot Bob:
Agree totally. For Astak, getting into the eBook format wars for the first time, I was astonished that so much of the market is locked up and consigned to essentailly using one website to buy books. It is dangerous as a quasi-monopoly means device owners are at the mercy of that format. It is a miserable situation.
Yet, for Astak, so MANY want Mobipocket that you have to offer a version in it. It seems to have the kinks worked out... but it like living under an old bridge or something... every day you hope it doesn't come down on you. IDPF, of course, is pushing for ePub, which seems to be good