Project Gutenberg 2 Raises Some Hackles

Posted by timothy on Tuesday March 16, 2004 @09:29PM from the eggs-for-omelets dept.

An anonymous reader writes "LISNews.com reports on a new web venture called Project Gutenberg 2, offering access to electronic books in Adobe eBook format on a paid membership basis. Some Gutenberg volunteers are concerned about the use of the PG name in such a context. The news raises questions about PG's ongoing commitment to the ideals of free distribution and nonproprietary formats. Last year PG celebrated the release of its 10,000th title, accomplished with the help of many volunteer proofreaders, many of whom aren't happy about charging people to view these titles in Adobe eBook format."

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And in related news... by Anonymous Coward · 2004-03-16 21:38 · Score: 5, Funny

the Humane Society...2!!!! Now accepting unwanted pets and animals from the community which we will be selling to be used in scientific research!

*btw We are not associated with the original Humane Society.
Re:Some Companies... by Anonymous Coward · 2004-03-16 22:11 · Score: 5, Funny

Linux 2 has been out for quite a while. In fact they're up to 2.6 now!

GET WITH THE TIMES MAN!!