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#283664 - Tue Nov 01 2005 01:29 PM Wikipedia To Be Distributed
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9882468/

Since it's already written, they're thinking of just burning copies of it on discs and giving it ot people in the developing world so they can access it when they don't have the internet or just printing it out.

This article also talks about discussions into doing a 'time delay' for updates on sensitive topics on Wikipedia to prevent vandalism.
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#283665 - Tue Nov 01 2005 02:50 PM Re: Wikipedia To Be Distributed
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I think that is a good idea as Wikipedia is a valuable source of information. If they can produce and distribute it for free, then the less developed nations can receive the free information that Wikipedia values so highly.

The article also discussed the idea of time-delays for the articles that go online. That is also a nice concept as I cannot stand those who vandalize sites that try to do good such as Wikipedia. Also, I have seen those who try to pass off their opinions as fact on Wikipedia, which can lead to lengthy (and annoying) debate on what represents fact or opinion.
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