Dylan16807 3 months ago

I don't think you're wrong, but that's because there are no alternative technologies. The only alternative is leaving much more of the archive inaccessible for a much longer period, possibly forever.

  • miltonlost 3 months ago

    > The only alternative is leaving much more of the archive inaccessible for a much longer period, possibly forever.

    No, the alternative is volunteers transcribing. Like this project.

    Not every problem needs a computer.

    • pixl97 2 months ago

      In a world that keeps people working, entertained, or sleeping, the total number of volunteers out there is likely pretty small and easily burned out.

    • Dylan16807 3 months ago

      Volunteers transcribing leaves much more of the archive inaccessible for a much longer period.