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Old 12-26-2012, 09:21 PM   #19
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I wonder if the prevalence of libraries might hinder the acceptance of a subscription model for books. People are used to borrowing books for free; if they pay for one, they expect to own it.

My own local library has started buying Kindle books and it's really easy to use; I can get most bestsellers as long as I'm willing to wait.
Libraries are actually an ebook subscription service. The fee is in the form of yearly property taxes. In return, we get unlimited access to their content.

Personally, I'd never pay for a private ebook subscription service. Between public libraries, public domain, and free book offers; I have more content than I could ever possibly read.
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