Internet Archive's Legal Fights Are Over, but Its Founder Mourns What Was Lost
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The Internet Archive has survived major copyright losses, but its founder reflects on what's been lost in the process, sparking discussion about the implications for digital preservation.
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Maybe now they'll finally make it easier to mirror the archive overseas, etc.