Reader Comments on Aardvark Daily 10 December 2002

Note: the comments below are the unabridged submissions of readers and do
not necessarily reflect the opinions of the publisher.
 

From: Ian
For : The Editor (for publication)
Subj: CD-ROM based encyclopedias

It is a matter of concern that the Encarta CD or DVD
product carries a higher price tag than the equivalent
Britannica product.

The level of information and detail contained in Britannica
is far higher, but the light volume commands the higher
price.

This observation is based on the prices in a flyer we
received recently, which advertises the products in their
various forms side by side. (I think it was Dick Smith
Electronics - apologies to their competitor if it wasn't!)

What are we to conclude? Is Redmond's grip on the world so
strong that we prefer their brand to what used to be the
world's strongest encyclopedia brand? Or is it simply that
the world's encyclopedia readers have now dumbed down and
prefer to read light articles than material that actually
explains the detail?




From: Andrew Simes
For : Report a problem
Subj: Great photos but.....

Did anyone notice the date on them?

I think in this case we can trust the photos and suggest
the cameraman changes the date.

Its a reoccuring theme - who and what do you trust when it
comes to the Net?

From: Dominic
For : Right Of Reply (for publication)
Subj: The Aussie ruling

Is the USA the nation which tells the world what to do?

Also, did you notice that Joseph Gutnick deliberatly chose
Australia? That reveals a lot!

Why be too concerned about the legal development? First, do
not most of us agree that a legal system will evolve for
the Net and that this system will (hopefully) acknowledge
and work with the geographical and borderless nature of the
medium?

I have noticed one thing: The United States of America does
not allow any foreigner to dictate to it.

I do see the legal community attending to a relevant idea.
However, its form and shape most likely, in consideration
of the many cultures and customs on this planet, will
differ to that of the Australian court's ruling.

I remain open to being wrong but no, I can't see the online
publishing world changing too much as a result of an
Australian citizen making a decision that clearly does not
fit in too well with the culture and nature of the Internet.

US citizens will not be told what to do by Australians.

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