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| DeLuSioNal29:
--- Quote from: :oj on November 18, 2010, 07:29:55 pm ---In a few years there won't be any printed magazine or newspaper, because you can get porn, news, knowledge or anything else for free thru the internet. Thats life, and i hate it (sometimes) :P --- End quote --- Actually, most newspapers are moving to online content (and charging for it). It's no wonder: They are saving money by printing less. And there is a higher profit margin for online distribution. Not only do subscribers pay for it, but advertisers as well. Slam dunk. This unfortunately is where the paper publication industry is headed. E-books anyone? I first heard this story on the local news radio. I recall them saying that online subscription sites with news content were increasing (even for subscription based sites). Read more here: http://brandingbrand.com/blog/will-newspapers-survive-future-of-newspapers-dangle-by-a-link/ |
| Havok:
--- Quote from: pinballjim on November 19, 2010, 09:37:24 am ---If anyone wants to sell me a copy of their PDF, let me know. :cheers: --- End quote --- Try sending a PM to this guy: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=1070 I think it's $99... |
| BobA:
I tried to buy one when they had their 50% off sale but it would not take my order entry. Not sure why. |
| :oj:
--- Quote from: DeLuSioNal29 on November 19, 2010, 01:22:45 am --- --- Quote from: :oj on November 18, 2010, 07:29:55 pm ---In a few years there won't be any printed magazine or newspaper, because you can get porn, news, knowledge or anything else for free thru the internet. Thats life, and i hate it (sometimes) :P --- End quote --- Actually, most newspapers are moving to online content (and charging for it). It's no wonder: They are saving money by printing less. And there is a higher profit margin for online distribution. Not only do subscribers pay for it, but advertisers as well. Slam dunk. This unfortunately is where the paper publication industry is headed. E-books anyone? I first heard this story on the local news radio. I recall them saying that online subscription sites with news content were increasing (even for subscription based sites). Read more here: http://brandingbrand.com/blog/will-newspapers-survive-future-of-newspapers-dangle-by-a-link/ --- End quote --- Thats what I meant (and didnt wish). Of course I prefer a "real" book (btw I adore scifi by :notworthy: Alastair Reynolds) instead of a piece of electronic. But I dont rule the economic system, it's ruling us. |
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