Karen [1] explains LOCKSS software clearly and succinctly -- its technology, costs, benefits, and purpose. She compares LOCKSS and Portico, too.

• Lots of Librarians Can Keep Stuff Safe [2], By Karen G. Schneider, Library Journal (8/15/2007)

[Libraries] have never before owned so little of the content they manage. LOCKSS offers one solution... [T]he use of LOCKSS for preserving local born-digital content -- with a free download, plus one morning's worth of time -- is certainly worth a spin around the block.