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1. Comment - Google to Subpoena Microsoft, Yahoo

   (Oct 10, 2006 - 11:27 AM)

   I'm a programmer and often have to "Google" for obscure topics. I've used Google search and when I find that a "book" has the information that I cannot find on a webpage, it intices me to go to Borders book store or Amazon.com and find a book on the subject. So, I would think that Google Book Search has positive affect on book sales. Besides, you don't get to see the whole book - just a sniplet of it. In addition, Amazon.com has a "Look inside" feature for most of its books that lets you read a few pages of a book. That too has inticed me into buying books I would not have bought had all I had to consider was just the Title and Author. I think one reason for pressure on book sales is that the Internet, irreguardless of Googles book search feature, is an alternative to book purchases.
   
   So, I would think that Google Book Search would be something that Publishers and Authors would like.
   Maybe they are blaming declining book sales on a "deep pocket" Google when the real reason is the changing technological world.