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Old 08-10-2009, 02:30 PM   #42
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Question % perhaps.

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Originally Posted by anappo View Post
Q: Out of last 50 (non public domain) e-books you've read, how many did you actually buy?
How about "Q: Considering non public domain e-books you've read, how many % did you actually buy?

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Originally Posted by djgreedo View Post
7. Which of the following reasons do you feel are justify breaching copyright by downloading digital media?
The "Material cannot be obtained in my territory" was missing. As a German who likes to read original English edition that would be my "Yes" vote. Yes there was a catch all - but I think it is important (result to question 10 show it).

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Originally Posted by ekaser View Post
I agree, ebook copies of books should be MUCH cheaper (only enough over the standard author royalty to cover editorial and server/distribution costs plus a small profit).
Why? Only 10% are for paper and ink. I had an endless discussion on /. about this. I might be wrong - but as far as I see it eBooks have almost the same cost as normal books. Read:

http://ireaderreview.com/2009/05/03/...ook-publishing

Martin

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