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Denmark's national broadcaster digitizes archives
2007-06-11 14:16:47 by Martynas Jusevičius
DR (Danmarks Radio), Denmark's national TV, radio, and online broadcaster, has announced a few days ago that it will digitize its archives and make them available for public.
A part of archives will be opened from January 1st, 2008. Before that, people will be able to express their wishes on the broadcaster's website as to what shows should be digitized first from the 30-kilometer-long shelves. Examples include children programs, drama classics, and documentaries. DR plans launch of custom, specialized digital TV and radio channels based on the archival content.
According to DR, it is the first decision of this kind in the world. With the help of new technologies, it is going to make access to nation's cultural heritage easier. However, there was no promise that the access will be totally open and unrestricted.
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