What happened to this?

>>1559711
we wikipedia now

>>1559715
But Wikipedia isn't interactive.

>>1559711
It was part of the 'multimedia' fad of the mid 90s. Those times will never come again.

>>1559711
what the frick my dad just gave me a copy of this a few days ago

https://web.archive.org/web/20091027213618/http://encarta.msn.com/guide_page_FAQ/FAQ.html
>Why are these Encarta Web sites and software products being discontinued?
>Encarta has been a popular product around the world for many years. However, the category of traditional encyclopedias and reference material has changed. People today seek and consume information in considerably different ways than in years past. As part of Microsoft’s goal to deliver the most effective and engaging resources for today’s consumer, it has made the decision to exit the Encarta business.
>Microsoft's vision is that everyone around the world needs to have access to quality education, and we believe that we can use what we’ve learned and assets we’ve accrued with offerings like Encarta to develop future technology solutions. In doing so, we feel strongly that we are making the right investments that will help make our vision a reality.

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What happened to this?
It was once a sign of intellect, culture, and wealth to own physical encyclopedia.
But now all of that information is available for free and with easier access on the web.
Times change.