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General Discussion => The Buzz => Topic started by: Simon on October 23, 2012, 12:52

Title: Ceefax ready for final switch-off
Post by: Simon on October 23, 2012, 12:52

Ceefax, the BBC's teletext service, is given a lifetime achievement award by the Plain English Campaign to mark its last day on air after 38 years.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20032882

Title: Re: Ceefax ready for final switch-off
Post by: Rik on October 23, 2012, 14:16

A sad day...

Title: Re: Ceefax ready for final switch-off
Post by: Simon on October 23, 2012, 14:24

It is.  I used to use Ceefax a lot.  In fact, I best remember it for reading Freddie Mercury's statement, the night before his death. 

Title: Re: Ceefax ready for final switch-off
Post by: Clive on October 23, 2012, 14:41

I used to use it all the time on my BBC Master.   :D

Title: Re: Ceefax ready for final switch-off
Post by: sam on October 23, 2012, 16:26

It was useful but has been surpassed for quite some time now.

Title: Re: Ceefax ready for final switch-off
Post by: Simon on October 23, 2012, 18:41

I know the feeling.  ;D

Title: Re: Ceefax ready for final switch-off
Post by: Clive on October 23, 2012, 21:34

 :pmsl:  It's only just begun.   ;D

Title: Re: Ceefax ready for final switch-off
Post by: Simon on October 23, 2012, 21:40

 :laugh: