TAXACOM Digest - 18 Mar 1996 to 19 Mar 1996

[Joe Laferriere]

> From:    Julian Humphries <jmh3 at CORNELL.EDU>
> Subject: Re: Non-universality of Internet pubs
>
> Right, so clearly English journals are out, well, actually all
> journals are out since access to the 393 pulp based outlets for new
> species descriptions are unlikely to be available in any significant
> number either.
>
> We've beat this dead horse before, at least twice, probably more.
> Check out the archives for all of the arguments about how this cuts
> both ways, where libraries and computers are in short supply (much of
> the world) the chances of getting an Internet connection (or CD ROM
> player) far outweigh the chances of building a good, well stocked
> library (and keeping it stocked).
>
Dear Julian,
   Once again, your interpretation of my comments bears little if any
resemblance to my intent. My suggestion was not that lignocellulose
publications are better than silica ones in this regard; indeed, both have
much the same problems. I was suggesting that steps be taken to ensure
that the problems are addressed adequately.

Joe