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Originally Posted by rhadin
Apple only sells music and music players; Apple does not produce music. Amazon is trying to produce books as well as sell books and a book-reading device. That is a major -- and significant -- difference.
Apple never told musicians that they couldn't sell their music with a buy now option unless they let Apple produce their recordings. Amazon has told publishers and authors that if you want the buy now option for print-on-demand (POD) books, then you must use Amazon's POD services. That is a major -- and significant -- difference.
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Sorry ... but Amazon isnt the only game in town. That makes the monopoly claim moot. There are plenty of other sources to purchase the same book that is available on Amazon.
A book or music is intellectual property... unless the Authors work under contract for Amazon.. Amazon is not producing the books. They are just selling them.. just like Apple does with music.
I understand the frustration.... but labeling it as a monopoly is wrong. Dont believe me? Sue Amazon for anti-trust.... I bet you a beer you will lose.