MS>In a message of , Matt Smith (1:3644/6) writes:
MS> MS>    "Libraries" of no-longer-under-copyright material on 486s with 
NIX
  > MS>would have many advantages over conventional libraries: acquisition
  > MS>costs, availability, no theft problems, no need for an increase in
  > MS>holdings for an increase in users, etc.
  > MS>
MS>How about theft of the 486's?  Or vandalism?
The 486 is insurable and can be readily replaced.  Books may be out of
print or at the very least take a considerable amount of time to receive
replacements.  In addition the libraries could be accessed remotely
without the need of a centralized library location.  In effect the books
could be brought to the consumer.
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