Oxford English Dictionary 'will not be printed again'

[Inziladun]

Originally Posted by lindil

I see old-style books becoming 2 things.

1]Boutique items like records [LP's].
2] Quaint leftovers to send to the 'pooer folks', who just can't afford a kindle/ipad.

Libraries may become largely banks of computer terminals. That trend is already starting in my libraries.

I'll be happy to take the "quaint leftovers". Send them to me!

And the last is an unwelcome "advancement". What's the point of a library if you can get the same information in your home?

By the way, it's great to see you posting again, lindil!