freshfruit

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   by freshfruit 15y ago

   It's true that they are actively trying to keep their textbooks as the primary content source for as long as possible. This is their highest margin product and don't want to lose it. This is unfortunate. However, they do have a remarkable n
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   by freshfruit 15y ago

   I think you'd have a lot of trouble backing this up with examples. Most open source textbook initiatives, including Wikipedias, haven't gotten very far. Closed source textbooks have a much longer history setting curriculum and setting a con
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   by freshfruit 15y ago

   Broadly, I agree with your arguments. "Content wants to be free" and the publishers are fighting this reality. However the best way to move forward is not to knockoff their product and market it to their customers! The future does not hold
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   by freshfruit 15y ago

   At a certain point layout, organization and curriculum constitute IP. Imagine if I comb through legal archives and present case summaries to help you understand a legal concept. That is an extraordinary task, much MORE difficult than summar