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Originally Posted by Fbone
B&N is now like Amazon and the others. Kindle for PC, Nook for PC, ADE.
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I'd say B&N is actually worse for doing this the way they did. Kobo is a close second for their kepub nonsense. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the desktop apps for both disappear soon - they're already hiding Nook for PC, you have to search for it. The "reading apps" page only has mobile devices + the windows store app. Kobo has done the same.
At least Amazon (from the Kindle era on) has always been the way they are so we knew what we were dealing with and what to expect, and they still have the desktop app and allow downloading, even if the download is device-specific.
Once Kobo completes their transition, that leaves just Google Play and the few remaining indie retailers using ADE.
Edited to add - I'm differentiating "desktop app" from Win 8 / Win Phone apps, in case it wasn't clear.