Eclecticology wrote:
Erik Moeller wrote:
Things are looking pretty grim for Britannica.
Their Java-based software
is a piece of crap, and Encarta has much better marketing. They still have
their original content bonus, but even in terms of content they have
massive weaknesses in some areas (for example, compare their article on
circumcision with ours). I think the Britannica brand will live on, but in
terms of competition we should be more worried about Encarta (and vice
versa).
If only Wikimedia could buy out EB........cheap......Imagine!!
But as EB falls in price, it'll reach first
the point where Encarta can buy it but we can't.
If Encarta sees us at that time as a threat,
then they'll be sure to snap EB up before we can.
We can't let them sniff us out until we have to cash to buy EB.
How's /this/ for a slogan:
"Sifterpaedia Britannica(R) -- the free encyclopadia that you can trust"
^_^ ^_^ ^_^
Hmmm, to continue the speculation. :-)
This kind of situation does not lend itself very well to waiting until
we have the cash. Encarta has a bit of an advantage in that department.
A purchase offer of $1.00 may be more appropriate if it's presented as
an offer which Safra's estate can't refuse.
For interesting background reading see
Our offer also needs to maintain Wikipedia's philosophical integrity.
"Be bold in updating Wikipedia!" ;-)
Ec.