[sassanik]

I think with the higher amount of ebooks that are available through legitimate outlets, that the number of pirated ones, which having gone up, is probably not that large of a percentage of what is overall available.

When given the chance to purchase, or simply download books for free through sites like Project Gutenburg, I think that the need for pirated books is small.

Availablity of ebooks I think in the long run will decress pirated ones. When you have them available through legitmate outlets, I think that people will be more willing to pay for them.

If you don't have a legitmate outlet, that people can buy through, then how can you complain when it is pirated? There is a market need and the companies were short sighted about it, they are beginning to realize their mistake.

Amy