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Old 07-10-2008, 05:48 PM   #41
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Originally Posted by axel77 View Post
Well I disagree with this principle philosophy that change "just happens", ... The truth is they actuall fear this technology to be successfull, because they think it endangers them in their social position of power/economy/status. I guess social status (oh look the man must be smart who got so much books visibly on his wall) is what Nick Hornby fears about, economy power the publisher hosting this.

I agree with both points. My post wasn't intended to say hey change happens. Though if one is not the catalyst for the change it can be observed as "just happening".

eBook technology cannot be stopped. Players who are moving this technology have leverage and are not tided to the old publishing model. It offers too much convenience and is a natural extension of the information age.

Th point I was making in my previous post was that these authors and publishers who "wish" to pretend that eBooks are a fad. A technology that will fade away are in for a rude awaking.

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