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" I have always liked the idea of going to print because a big part of what we are about is to disseminate knowledge throughout the world and not just to people who have broadband. "

Jimmy Wales

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Jimmy Wales

Get

Schedule

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Jimmy Wales

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Secrecy

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Jimmy Wales

Option

Down

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