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Originally Posted by =X=
Well Amazon is getting better by at least making it possible for most folks to buy the books. In the past one HAD to own a kindle.
Books have always had exclusive deals, eBooks exclusive deals just effect consumers more because of DRM.
Well I think this is a battle won but the war is far from over. The publishers still have a lot of control over the new content, remember this is just a deal over the older books.
If the publishers adjust and react they have a chance because they hold the biggest value, contracts with authors.
So why do I agree with you that Amazon has won... because of the last two paragraphs. Where Amazon criticizes S&S for their resistance to accept eBooks and S&S replies by denying it. Their head is dug in a hole and they refuse to see the light.
Personally I'm expecting Amazon to sign an exclusive deal with J.K. Rowling. My true feeling about this woman is she does not so much hate eBooks but is a smart businesswoman and is holding off to get as much of a payout as possible.
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Any author who signs and exclusive contract like that for their eBooks deserve to get them pirated all to hell and back.