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Google to launch new book platform

Source: The Globe & Mail
Frankfurt : Germany | about 1 month ago  
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EDT Last updated on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 8:02AM EDT G oogle Inc. Google Editions, which will let readers buy books and read them anywhere on gadgets ranging from cellphones to possibly e-book devices. It's the first foray into charging for books for the Mountain View, Calif.-based company, which...
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    Posted By Shirley66 Shirley66 | about 1 month ago
    Wow! That is cool.
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