Posted by Rory Brown in
Monday, December 10. 2007
If Microsoft made books you would have to buy a special "reader" in order to actually read the book. Once other companies began developing superior, more secure, and easier to use alternatives to the reader none of the fonts and standards for the book would continue to work for the book. Styles for the book would also be strange and text would be aligned improperly.
If Microsoft made books, after finishing a page and attempting to turn to the next page, you would be told, "You are trying to turn the page. Would you like to allow access to the next page?" This would happen on every single page.
If Microsoft made books the book wouldn't be readable in certain areas. Only Microsoft signed locations would be able to allow you to open your book. You would also be able to buy an alternative Gold Reader membership where you would be able to read the book anywhere, but the font and styles in the book still would not look like they do in other companies readers. This annoyance would be promised in future releases, but never actually happen.
If Microsoft made books you probably wouldn't enjoy reading, would you?
