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Posted by: TechnologyExpert 8 months ago

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Amazon.com has launched a software download section in their software store. While the product selection is small - meaning, limited to TurboTax products - the fact that they built a software downloader application means that this is not the end of the story.

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1-2-Oscar8 months ago

When there's money to be made, Amazon.com will be there!
Actually, it looks like a pretty sound business decision to me. They've already got a customer base and on-line credit framework--this is just another way to improve cash flow while providing a service their customers want.
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Sock_Puppet8 months ago

Thanks for the story TE. I think you'll find more business' going this route. Digital is so much easier to manage.
Just ask Radiohead.
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ArchS8 months ago

I've purchased articles from HBR from Amazon and I really like the feature where they hold it in a library for you. I see they are doing that with the software as well. A nice feature.
It's easy to spend a lot of money quickly, though.
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