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Originally Posted by Ansileran
I'm not sure if I get the MathML point but if it allows for better mathematical formulas display, why not.
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"Why not" is because the MathML parser is large and complex, and portable devices have limited storage space and memory. It's using up space for an extremely specialist purpose which would only benefit a tiny proportion of readers.
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You probably could find an example where it would be cool to have an embedded video play on your reader, but the hardware isn't there yet. Unless epub3 is intended for tablets and computers...
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That's exactly it, and that's why embedded sound and video are supported on devices like the iPad and equivalent Android tablets.