Donate to Wikipedia!

Many years ago, we had to resort to printed matter for reference, around thirteen years ago, we had to resort to offline encyclopedias such as Microsoft Encarta. Now we just fire up www.wikipedia.org and our every question is answered.

It is truly the new encyclopedia of the world. The truly unique feature of Wikipedia is its wiki nature, it allows it to become fluidic and expansive... every minute of every day people all across the world are adding and editing articles with up to the minute information. Wikipedia is truly a reminder that we are in a new age of computing. Even ten years ago the project would have been compared to the Tower of Babel.

In order to support its ongoing efforts, and the sheer amount of work that's involved, the Wikimedia Foundation is asking for donations and running a donations bar at the top of every page. Please consider donating... consider the money Wikipedia has saved you in encyclopedia costs, both online and offline. The good news? Its tax deductible, so please make a donation. You can reach the donation page here, with links to donation information and a letter from the board chair, Florence Devouard. Give the gift of knowledge by donating to the Wikimedia Foundation today.