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Originally Posted by kovidgoyal
Mobipocket is an effectively open format, just like LRF. The problem isn't the format, its the Kindle store. That is what Amazon needs to open up, by allowing people to buy ebooks from it for any reader.
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I agree. They could "open" the market by selling to other brands of eReaders. But I think right now they are focusing on selling the Kindle, so probably not going to go that route any time soon. I think the Apple comparison is fair. Although, having an iPod I mostly just put old CD's and one off songs from Itunes on it. With my Kindle, however, I have only put Amazon books. I haven't ventured into the world of the free ebook sites, yet. Still a newbie after a year....but I guess that makes Amazon happy!
