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diff --git a/microposts/open-library.org b/microposts/open-library.org new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c1a64c3 --- /dev/null +++ b/microposts/open-library.org @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +#+title: open-library + +#+date: <2020-06-12> + +Open Library was cofounded by Aaron Swartz. As part of the Internet +Archive, it has done good work to spread knowledge. However it is +currently +[[https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/06/internet-archive-ends-emergency-library-early-to-appease-publishers/][being +sued by four major publishers]] for the +[[https://archive.org/details/nationalemergencylibrary][National +Emergency Library]]. IA decided to +[[https://blog.archive.org/2020/06/10/temporary-national-emergency-library-to-close-2-weeks-early-returning-to-traditional-controlled-digital-lending/][close +the NEL two weeks earlier than planned]], but the lawsuit is not over, +which in the worst case scenario has the danger of resulting in +Controlled Digital Lending being considered illegal and (less likely) +bancruptcy of the Internet Archive. If this happens it will be a big +setback of the free-culture movement. |