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iBooks soon on OSX but what about Windows'
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While iTunes for windows still exists, Apple discontinued Safari for windows a year back. I don't think that bodes well for iBooks for windows.
Yes, iBooks is coming in Mavericks, which is likely to come out by the end of the month.
As for Windows, I wouldn't hold your breath. Apple's horrible with their Windows apps and their iTunes on OS X sucks just as well.
If you need cross-platform support, I'd recommend other services first, like Kindle.
Apple can't really revolutionize the textbook market without an iBooks for windows, so there's some hope. The Magic Trackpad does work well on windows, so it's not impossible to achieve on windows what Apple's done with multitouch iBooks on iPad and Mac. It's more likely we'll get iBooks on iCloud.com before iBooks on windows though.
I've been trying to get my magic mouse to work on my windows machine, but generally, no luck.
Any suggestions?
It took several years for them to get iBooks to the Mac Platform. I wouldn't hold my breath for a Windows version anytime soon. Pretty much like Microsoft releasing an iPad version of Office. Eventually apple may do so, but will be a few years down the line.
As far as textbooks go, most schools use an iOS or Mac platform, therefore if you are going to school, get a Mac or iPad.
As far as textbooks go, most schools use an iOS or Mac platform, therefore if you are going to school, get a Mac or iPad.
I've been trying to get my magic mouse to work on my windows machine, but generally, no luck.
Tried this? http://www.trackpadmagic.com/magic-mouse/download
You could buy a Mac, then you can run Windows and have your iBooks (on OS X) anytime you like.