Dead Media Beat: Microsoft Encarta

*The lesson here? Moving from the "analog" version of encyclopedia
to the "digital" version of an encyclopedia does not save you from decay and
obsolescence. On the contrary. The legendary 1912 Britannica
will probably be pretty legible in 100 years; in ten years, you'll
have to explain "Microsoft Encarta" to people --- assuming that they
know enough to ask.

http://encarta.msn.com/guide_page_FAQ...

Important Notice: MSN Encarta to be Discontinued

On October 31, 2009, MSN® Encart