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Digital Download: Wikipedia Donations, HBO ends Netflix supply
Posted: 01.06.2012 at 7:13 AM
Maren Guse

Maren Guse is the Interactive Managing Editor for CNY Central

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The well known internet encyclopedia Wikipedia raised $20 million dollars in donations in 2011. The donations from over 1 million people will help expand and improve the site. The Wikimedia Foundation oversees Wikipedia and fundraises each year to cover the costs of the volunteer-driven site. (read more)

HBO has stopped providing DVDs of its popular TV shows to Netflix, likely due to increased competition between the companies. Even without HBO’s direct supply, Netflix plans to continue to provide HBO content through other venues. 

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