Re:Apple could revolutionize e-books in the same way it did ...
by r00fus on Tuesday January 17, 2012 @03:31PM
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If it is indeed "Garageband for ebooks" I don't think it'll revolutionize the industry.
However, it could start a movement for user-created/edited shared/sold content. If I could create an ebook easily and share it, it may create a cottage industry that then grows.
Regardless, it's a great intention (like Google's App Inventor) - we'll see if it comes to fruition.
Re:Apple could revolutionize e-books in the same way it did ...
by calciphus on Tuesday January 17, 2012 @12:20PM
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But it won't. Because you can't have a revolution in education that's only available to people who spend $600+ on a piece of electronics. And Apple won't open the standard to competitors to build cheaper devices.
However, it could start a movement for user-created/edited shared/sold content. If I could create an ebook easily and share it, it may create a cottage industry that then grows.
Regardless, it's a great intention (like Google's App Inventor) - we'll see if it comes to fruition.
Like they were gonna revolutionize video calling?