GigaomGuess what: Some people are on Amazon’s side in Amazon vs. Hachette
Amazon is largely considered the bad guy as the negotiations with Hachette continue. But not everybody feels that way. Read more »
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Amazon is largely considered the bad guy as the negotiations with Hachette continue. But not everybody feels that way. Read more »
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