Regardless, this is further evidence that the electronic textbook market is one to keep an eye on -- if only someone could figure out how to do it right.

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The guys at Maryland might want to keep an eye over their shoulders though, as it looks like someone else already has their eyes on that prize.

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Someone or multiple someones have to step up to guide the process and keep an eye on loose ends.

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