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Title: MSN Encarta to be Discontinued Post by: Tanya on April 01, 2009, 03:46:51 PM MSN Encarta to be Discontinued
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. Full Story At Source http://encarta.msn.com/guide_page_FAQ/FAQ.html Send via e-mail | Submit to Digg | Add to Live Favorites http://feeds.bink.nu/~r/binkdotnu/~3/hrJK3yU58JU/msn-encarta-to-be-discontinued.aspx Title: Re: MSN Encarta to be Discontinued Post by: Pooh18 on August 07, 2009, 07:29:05 AM I absolutely accede that humans today seek and absorb advice in appreciably altered means than in years past.
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