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h2g2 is a British collaborative online encyclopedia project founded in 1999 by Douglas Adams, the author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, together with colleagues at The Digital Village. Its concept was an Earth-based counterpart to the fictional guide, with contributors creating articles about places, culture, and everyday subjects in an informal style. The BBC took over operation of the site in 2001, making h2g2 an early example of community-written online reference publishing.
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What is h2g2?
h2g2 is a British collaborative online encyclopedia project. It was founded in 1999 by Douglas Adams and colleagues at The Digital Village.
Who founded h2g2?
Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, founded h2g2 with colleagues at The Digital Village. The project adapted the idea of a guide to life on Earth.
Why is h2g2 connected to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
h2g2 was conceived as an Earth-based counterpart to the fictional guide in Adams's work. Its name and concept reflect that connection while using real contributors and real-world subjects.
How does h2g2 differ from a traditional encyclopedia?
It is collaborative and online, so contributors help create and expand its entries. That community model differs from a fixed print encyclopedia edited as a single reference volume.
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