> 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
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