A little while ago (well, 1999, which I suppose is eons in Internet
terms) there was a small exchange of emails on this list about
Britannica, particularly relating to the free version versus the
subscription version.
I hear now that the free version is about to be withdrawn (August)
and that the subscription service will be enhanced. We are being
offered a deal on the new (more expensive) version if we renew.
I wonder if anyone else knows anything about this? Does anyone
know what enhancements the new edition will bring?
And does anyone have any views on how freely available
encyclopedia services compare?
Replies to me will be summarised for the list.
Thanks,
Simon
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Simon Bains
Electronic Information Services Librarian
Edinburgh University
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ
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