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Old 01-06-2009, 03:45 PM   #16
Alisa
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Considering the general availability of these pirated files and the quite incredible number of downloads, not just today but even 5 years ago, I'm not that sure this is a brand new trend. although I'd certainly admit being able to put them on a device as confortable as an e-ink reader is brand new.
Precisely. It's not about supply at this point. Yes the books are out there. The demand for ebooks just hasn't been there to the extent it would make it threatening. The vast majority of the reading public still reads paper and doesn't even consider the idea of downloading a book, pirate or legal. The used book trade costs them way more than ebook piracy. I think that may shift as devices get better and cheaper.
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