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Published 1 year ago by kxh with 1 Comments
by kxh
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Digital Books wear out faster than Physical Books

Ever try to read a physical book passed down in your family from 100 years ago?  Probably worked well. Ever try reading an ebook you paid for 10 years ago?   Probably a different experience. From the leasing business model of mega publishers to physical device evolution to format obsolescence, digital books are fragile and […]

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  • StarFlower
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    Lots of great points here - it's not just about devices but also about formats of the ebooks

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