Google wants to index the worlds information. All of it. In their latest move to accomplish this lofty goal, they plan to archive manuscripts written in obscure languages such as Sanscrit from the University of Mysore in India. More info on it below:
Google to scan 800,000 manuscripts, books from Indian university
I think this is an awesome undertaking for Google and proves why they are as large and prosperous a company as they are. They take on projects like this to accomplish a goal that will benefit the world; not simply to make money. Thats why I use them for all my searches and other web services.
Now, where can I find a 14th century text on common cures to ailments? In Latin?
-Cheers