Michael Hart, the founder of Project Gutenberg, passed away last week. "Project Gutenberg is one of the Internet's great resources-the first "digital library," with thousands of public domain ebooks, and created entirely by volunteers. Its founder, Michael Hart, passed away this week, after founding the project-by typing in a copy of the Declaration of Independence-in 1971. In doing this, Hart invented the ebook, and what became Project Gutenberg release #1 is still available online. Hart's passing is a sad occasion but a good time to reflect on the importance of his life's work."
http://www.publicknowledge.org/blog/importance-project-gutenberg Amalyah Keshet Chair, MCN IP SIG
