In a message dated 21/11/96 15:40:45, you write:
>What do I need, for example, the entire Read database on my hard
>disk for? Ditto drug dictionaries, directories, knowledge DBs
>etc.etc.
Ahmad,
To make Dr read his millions in end user licences, ditto the eBNF, ditto the
Wolfson people for their expert systems. There is no way that the people with
the expert database knowledge would allow it to become a free for all.
However, if the electronic pay per view secure billing takes off (and I think
it will for other commercail reasons), why not pay per view for the
BNF/MArtindale/Wolfson/etc/etc The Marston group could decide on the value of
the database to the average practitioner and thus regulate the costs <g>
Trefor Roscoe Email [log in to unmask]
Beighton Health Centre Tel 0114 - 269 5061
Queens Road Fax 0114 269 7186
Sheffield S19 6BJ
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