Mass digitization & oral tradition

[Donald Z. Osborn]

I've posted some reflections on what might be possible with digital  
audio, prompted in part by thinking about existing programs for "mass  
digitization" of books.

http://donosborn.org/blog/2008/07/26/mass-digitization-and-oral-traditions/

I am an expert in neither audio technology nor oral cultures, so any  
comments or corrections are welcome.

Don