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From: krusetree <>
Subject: Re: [OSTF] OSB on CD ROM
Date: 05 Jan 2003 19:42:55 -0500
References: <F1BAA9089BBF5447A0A4411A0B029BFC1983DE@iu-mssg-mbx02.exchange.iu.edu> <3E186C6C.66B@cornernet.com>
In-Reply-To: <3E186C6C.66B@cornernet.com>


Does anyone know what kind of format the information will be in, i.e.
PDF or ??? Will it be in a text format that can be searched?

Tony Kruse

On Sun, 2003-01-05 at 12:33, Lin Strong wrote:
> Appledorn, C. Robert wrote:
> >
> > It is my understanding that the Upstalsboom Gesellschaft is going to
> > "publish" the out-of-print OSBs by scanning them onto CD-ROM.
> >
> They are supposed to be ready sometime this year. We were hoping for
> January, but the UG must get permission from the descendents of each of
> the compilers of the out of print OSB. This is taking longer than
> expected. They are ready to print once the permission is in place.
>
> These books are indeed copyrighted and they take this very seriously.
> Do not despair! I have pre-ordered 200 copies :-)) I cannot imagine
> anyone on this list NOT bying this CD ROM - with that many villages on
> it - the possibilities are endless! Believe me, when I have more info.
> - you will get it!
>
> It is so great to hear from so many of you! Keep it up - we have a
> great bunch of people on this list. You won't get an answer to a
> question you don't ask - words of wisdom for the day :-))
>
>
> May Peace Prevail!
> Lin Strong, News Editor
> Ostfriesen Genealogical Society of America
> P.O. Box 474, Wyoming, MN 55092
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