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I still just don't get why the government would be upset about all the books being "backed up", unless it is just because it wasn't them doing it, like petulant child. I guess I can see it is technically an illegal blatant breach of copyright and such or potential monopolizing of public information or something, but I think there ought to be some way for this to work amiably. Preserving information and culture? Perish the thought!

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I don't feel its as simple as that. It's all about profit margin. If someone knows they can go and read it for free online then they will lose sales. It also makes it easier for people to copy the text. Most countries are objecting to this its not just us.

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I like the idea it's a totally great way of finding anything ever written on anything. Authors shouldn't worry cause they're just making their writings available for people who may not be able to read it otherwise.

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Google to scan old Italian books

Italy signs a deal with Google to put online the contents of its two national libraries, including works by Dante and Galileo. Ref. Source 3

Books Major Scan Google

Judge slaps down Google's digital library settlement

A U.S. Judge on Tuesday rejected a $125 million settlement between Google Inc and authors that would have let the company publish millions of books online to create the world's largest digital library. Ref. Source 2

Google To Scan All Major Books

Lawsuit between Google, authors suspended

An appeals court judge on Monday suspended trial court litigation involving Google Inc and thousands of authors pending appeal by the search engine giant of an order granting the authors class-action status. Ref. Stuff.co.nz