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Old 12-10-2008, 01:58 PM   #20
cynoclast
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Originally Posted by Leep View Post
Proprietary products and services are part of maintaining a business model.
This is true, but an intrinsic part of every proprietary format is the market created for unlocking it. See printer the printer cartridge refill market for example (HP printer ink is more expensive than human blood).

I am very eagerly awaiting a place where I can buy any ebook I want without the prerequisite of owning a Kindle. And I'm willing to pay for it.
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