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gharbad | 14 years ago

It's all about the form-factor. That Apple recognizes this and is attempting to capitalize on it is fully expected.

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vannevar|14 years ago

It's actually all about the DRM. Dynamic textbooks in that form factor could be done using open standards, but it's Apple's locked in proprietary format that Apple is selling to textbook publishers.

jonhendry|14 years ago

I'm sure the publishers are demanding DRM. I doubt Apple cares much, and going DRM-free would simplify things for Apple.

Someone|14 years ago

No, it's all about the money. Publishers will use it, if they think it provides the best profit/risk ratio,.

th0ma5|14 years ago

I understand that it is nice but I also think it throws out the baby with the bath water.