Instead of purchasing e-books through a single online store to read only on compatible software (i.e. books bought from the Kindle Store can only be read on Kindle apps), Google lets consumers buy books either from its store or any other online vendor that sells books in EPUB and PDF formats, and read them on any device with a web browser.

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News about the job posting came a day before Valve is due to expand its Steam online store to include non-game software.

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We store our files online, use collaboration software and share calendars and contacts on the web.

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For instance, GameStop won't end sales of used PlayStation 2 hardware, software and accessories -- both in store and online -- until "several months" after the June 1 cutoff.

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Software packages such as these can be purchased online or from a local office supply store.

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