[Wikide-l] FYI: Nach Meyers Online soll auch die Microsoft Encarta eingestellt werden

[Juergen Fenn]

Nachdem schon am 23. März 2009 Meyers Lexikon Online "abgeschaltet"
worden war, hat Microsoft heute unter

<http://encarta.msn.com/guide_page_FAQ/FAQ.html>

angekündigt, daß die Microsoft Encarta in den nächsten Monaten
eingestellt werde. Auch der Vertrieb der Software ende damit. Als Grund
wird pauschal auf das "veränderte Nutzerverhalten" verwiesen.

> Important Notice: MSN Encarta to be Discontinued

> On October 31, 2009, MSN® Encarta® Web sites worldwide will be
> discontinued, with the exception of Encarta Japan, which will be
> discontinued on December 31, 2009. Additionally, Microsoft will cease
> to sell Microsoft Student and Encarta Premium software products
> worldwide by June 2009. We understand that Encarta users may have
> questions regarding this announcement so we have prepared this list
> of questions and answers below. Please keep reading if you would like
> more information about these changes to Encarta.
> 
> 
> Why are these Encarta Web sites and software products being
> discontinued? Encarta has been a popular product around the world for
> many years. However, the category of traditional encyclopedias and
> reference material has changed. People today seek and consume
> information in considerably different ways than in years past. As
> part of Microsoft’s goal to deliver the most effective and engaging
> resources for today’s consumer, it has made the decision to exit the
> Encarta business. Microsoft's vision is that everyone around the
> world needs to have access to quality education, and we believe that
> we can use what we’ve learned and assets we’ve accrued with offerings
> like Encarta to develop future technology solutions. In doing so, we
> feel strongly that we are making the right investments that will help
> make our vision a reality. When are these Encarta Web sites and
> software products being discontinued? MSN Encarta worldwide (except
> Japan) will be discontinued on October 31, 2009. MSN Encarta Japan
> will be discontinued on December 31, 2009. After these specified
> dates, the Web sites will no longer be available.
> 
> Microsoft Student and Encarta Premium software products are also
> being discontinued. Microsoft will stop making them available for
> sale by June 2009.

Weitere Meldungen:

<http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/03/microsoft-to-kill-encarta-later-this-year.ars>
<http://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-kills-encarta-2009-3>

Jürgen.