We are pleased to announce that the new version of PRONOM - our web based
file format registry - is now available.
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/pronom/
PRONOM is a web-based tool that provides information about the technical
dependencies upon which access to electronic records may rely. It contains
information about the file formats in which electronic records may be
stored, the software products required to create, render and migrate these
formats, and the vendors who develop these products. It includes product
support life cycle information, to facilitate technology watch within
digital archives. The PRONOM database can be searched online, and reports
produced in a variety of formats. The system currently holds details of c.
550 file formats, 250 software products, and 100 vendors, and records are
being added on a regular basis. We also actively encourage the submission of
new information for inclusion on PRONOM, and an online submission form is
provided for this purpose. The website also includes details of our plans
for significant future developments to both the content and the
functionality of the system.
PRONOM was developed by The National Archives' Digital Preservation
Department, as a tool to support TNA's own Digital Archive. However, we hope
and anticipate that PRONOM will also provide a valuable resource for the
wider digital preservation community. As such, we very much welcome feedback
on both the current version of PRONOM and our future plans. All feedback
should be sent to [log in to unmask]
The National Archives wins innovation award for the Digital Archive
Loyd Grossman announced an award on the 22 June for an innovative "giant
fridge", which keeps electronic documents 'fresh' for future generations.
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/news/stories/32.htm
**********************************************************************
National Archives Disclaimer
This e-mail message (and attachments) may contain information that is confidential to The National Archives. If you are not the intended recipient you cannot use, distribute or copy the message or attachments. In such a case, please notify the sender by return e-mail immediately and erase all copies of the message and attachments. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this message and attachments that do not relate to the official business of The National Archives are neither given nor endorsed by it.
**********************************************************************
|