peter;340849 Wrote: 
> Howard Passman wrote:[color=blue]
> Large parts? Not really. Not the places where people actually live. And
> 
> you would be surprised to see how quickly (cheap) modern technology 
> penetrates into the third world these days. In many places a mobile 
> phone is a lot cheaper and better than a landline. Using VOIP to call 
> cheaply isn't rare either and computers are getting more and more 
> popular everywhere.
> 
> Regards,
> Peter

Hi Peter,

I live in Washington DC.  Part of my job is IT for the company.  I am
always talking to people about two things.  Photography and music.  Of
all the people I rub elbows with daily, all but one would be in deep
doo-doo with a Slim product.  My son, who is scary smart and probably
wouldn't have an issue, thinks the thing is way too much trouble when
he can liten to his iPod, which I just found out has Pandora, or his
computer.  Believe me, I've tried to get him hooked, but to no avail. 
I even try to get his buddies interested when they come over.  No go. 
And the girls...we won't even talk about the looks I get.

Anyway, since I really don't 'love' computers we probably run in
different circles, but I know a lot of bright people in the
communications business, etc. and they still are amazed when a reboot
fixes their problems.  It's like, "Ooooo, fire".  

BTW, in 2005 1.6 billion people did not have access to electricity.
It's really not as prevalent as you might think.  I can drive 120 miles
out of DC and find houses without electricity or running water.  Amish
not included :-)

Howard


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Howard Passman

Sorry slow to respond.  I don't spend that much time online and God
knows I can't type.
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