[KS] RE: Harvard Biblio CD

[hoffmann at fas.harvard.edu]

> We are a small community of people dedicating their 
> lives to Korean Studies. We must support and be able 
> to rely on each other. I am sure you too reject such 
> requests like I did, even though it is not always 
> that easy, thereby honoring the huge work done by 
> those people at Harvard for our all benefit.

After re-reading this, the more anarchistic part of my stomach
starts mumuring. I understand Ruediger's very good intentions,
really -- thanks! But I feel I should clarify that the CD project
was initiated with the idea to create a useful tool for the Korean
studies commuity -- and we especially had scholars like you in
mind. Other than the CD version of the Sillok, this was never
meant to be a money-making product. If the sales revenues will
cover the Institute's costs used to finance the product, then
I am sure the Korea Institute would be more than happy. But,
and this is only my personal opinion, even if this will not be
the case, it was still worth it, since we don't talk about a
business venture here. 
I hope you folks will make good use of the CD ... that, in my
humble opinion, really is a much better way to "honor" the work
done.

NOTE: It is illegal to make copies of the CD itself or of the
(hard drive) installer file located on the CD, but there is no
limitation as regards to the number of computers on which you
can take the CD to install the package.

> Dear Frank,
> I am writing to you in order to ask you information 
> regarding the CD you and other people have been 
> working on: is it out for sale?

Yes, it is out, although some Web sites (Amazon.com, etc.) may
still list it as forthcoming. It costs $25, and you can order
it through your neighbourhood bookseller or online. All information
(including ordering information) is here:   http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~korbib/
The ISBN # is:  0-674-00239-3.

Frank


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