Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Will Wikipedia Mean the End Of Traditional Encyclopedias?

WSJ.com - Will Wikipedia Mean the End Of Traditional Encyclopedias?

Can Wikipedia's everyone's-an-editor approach produce a reliable resource tool without scholarly oversight? Are traditional encyclopedias like Britannica limited by lack of input? The Wall Street Journal Online invited Mr. Wales to discuss the topic with Dale Hoiberg, editor-in-chief of Britannica. Their exchange, carried out over email, is below.

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