The public has been using both the Encyclopedia and Wikipedia for information. More people are known to go straight for wikipedia since we most likely hear that rather than encyclopedia online. We can still use both online but it is just instinct to go to wikipedia since there is more talk about it. More people usually use wikipedia quickly and not for indepth research.
Personally I dont think Wikipedia will be taken over by the Encyclopedia because wikipedia isn't as reliable. Since anyone is able to update wikipedia the information can be based on opinions rather than facts, or "facts" that had been heard through stories not actual events. I know I use wikipedia for everyday reference but when I am doing a project and I need real facts I will not use it because of that fact. The way it is set up is a lot easier as well but I know that when it comes to finding real facts I will use what I know I should. I dont see wikipedia ever changing and becoming more accurate so I dont think that the encyclopedia will ever be obsolete.
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