We at K-House are continually searching for more
effective ways to serve our subscribers and supporters. Our commitment to
electronic media from the very beginning of this ministry was prompted by busy
people "on the go" in our mobile and active society. Our early commitment
to the Internet five years ago has now established us as one of the web's
leading resources. And numerous technological advances continue to lower
the cost of distributing study materials and other resources that can help each
of us discover, learn, and grow in this adventure we all find ourselves in.
One of the newest technologies becoming readily available is a form of
digital compression known as "MP3," which permits very high-quality audio files
to be downloaded from the Internet (or other media such as CD-ROMs) for use on
very small portable players. Cradled in a small receptacle connected to
your computer, the tiny player can download the day's schedule of studies,
music, or other materials you select to accompany you on the commute to work or
the jog through the park.
The MP3 format is now supported by a myriad of portable players, ranging in
price from $70 to $260. These tiny players will allow you to take MP3
files with you anywhere you would take a portable CD or tape player. We feel
that this may prove to be one of the most exciting delivery technologies to
appear in a long time. This latest compression technology allows us to
offer our materials over the Internet in down-loadable files, which may
drastically reduce the cost of distributing our study materials and can also
make our information resources available to an ever-broadening audience
throughout the world.
Please give us your opinions on this alternative form of distribution.
As we get more feedback from you, we will be formulating our plans in pursuing
this new and exciting format. Pending the outcome of these tests and
experiments, we are planning a Membership program that will offer very
significant discounts on all of our materials, as they can be made available as
MP3 files.
