Book People Archive

Re: Re: What's Not in Gutenberg

I replied to a previous message on this subject, and erroneously
sent it ONLY to the moderator. . .hopefully he will forward it to
the list as I reqeusted in a follow up to him.

[Moderator: I sent it out as the previous post. - JMO]

More below:
             
On Wed, 6 Jun 2001 younggr@[redacted] wrote:

> I have created e-texts from paper originals and had them posted on Project 
> Gutenberg.
> 
> I have also taken other e-texts from the internet, converted them to plain 
> text, proof read them against paper copies, and had the resulting e-texts 
> posted on Project Gutenberg.
> 
> The first is more rewarding, and perhaps more valuable.

>              I think it would be great if everyone who prepares an e-text
> in his/her favourite format, complete with HTML links, cascading style
> sheets, etc. would take the time to make a plain text copy for PG, but most
> don't bother.
> 

Actually, if they just send us the HMTL files and xeroxes for copyright
research, we are happy to post BOTH the HTML version AND as plain text,
without any additional effort on their part.

> Is it worthwhile for someone else to make a PG version of an existing e-text, > when there are so few books on the internet in total?
> 

We think so. . .somewhat because there are Project Gutenberg mirrors on
every continent. . .somewhat because we hope to keep them there for at
least 30 more years in addition to the 30 we are just completing.

> Wouldn't it be more useful to make an e-text of a book that isn't already 
> available in another electronic format at some other site?
> 

Since we can automate this process, other than the copyright research,
we think it is VERY worthwhile to archive the Etexts produced by others.

> I think I will focus on posting new books in future, not converting existing 
> books.
> 
> Gary
> 


Thanks!      

So nice to hear from you!


Michael S. Hart
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Project Gutenberg
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