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Originally Posted by davidfor
I really doubt it would be profitable for Kobo to do this. Firstly, it would cost money for them to do. As good as you obviously think KOReader is, they would need to spend money to integrate it into their system. Then they need to train their staff to support it. And handle all the confused calls about having multiple ereader applications on the device. (For an example, look at the questions we see here about epub and kepub.)
And, why should they? What would the actual advantage be for them? Anyone that wants to run KOReader can. Anyone who doesn't think the current reading experience is good enough can search for alternatives. They will find KOReader, or a different device and decide whether it will help improve things. Or they will make suggestions to Kobo for improvements. Overall, I think it would only lead to confusion and, for Kobo, higher support costs.
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Mine is a numerical and economic thinking.
I partially agree with you. But
- put it in as beta feature is a less complex matter and less performance bounding. Moreover it can be confortably achieved through a firmwares' path.
- Not anyone can install KOReader. Often an user that wants a new ereader, buys the best on the maket. I'm sure that with KOReader, Kobo can give the best ereading experience. Presently no ereader comes with KOReader installed.
- then, if kobo becomes the best ereader on the market, it will be the most bought.