Amazon gives in to Macmillan’s eBook pricing

Amazon has conceded to Macmillan and will allow the publisher to set prices for its eBooks that are being offered by Amazon. Amazon seems concerned about the impact ot Apple and its  new iPad (due out in March) and potential Amazon competitor ibookstore which will allow publishers to set their own prices.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/01/technology/companies/01amazonweb.html

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