Been waiting for one of the Baen regulars to post about this but haven't seen anything.
I think this is a real shame. I hope they change their minds or plans. I think the Baen efforts have been admirable and for the benefit of ebook readers and readers in general. Quite sad to hear this.
story here -
http://www.locusmag.com/News/2009/08...ter-april.html and here
http://baens-universe.com/articles/Universe_Closing