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“The problem with ebook filesharing is simply one of scale. But I think the "piracy" problem is massively over-rated.”

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Charles Stross is a British science fiction writer born on October 18, 1964. His works are known for their profound philosophical thinking and unique science fiction settings, covering a range of topics from artificial intelligence to political intrigue and time travel. more

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