How fast is technology changing?
When Steve Jobs and Apple Computer were first developing the Macintosh, they hoped to create an information appliance no more difficult to use than a toaster. While we certainly have not yet reached that level of simplicity, computing technologies have advanced so far that no one thinks it even notable that we can instantly communicate with almost any location on earth; stream seemingly unlimited amounts of music, video, commentary and live events; have immediate access to encyclopedias that are updated in real time; or that, on a whim, we can get a satellite picture of almost anyone’s backyard. This is all made possible by a communication medium unlike any previously seen: the Internet. How is the Internet changing communication? By providing an immediate, worldwide communication medium, it is possible to connect with almost anyone anywhere with very little cost or effort. The specific tools needed for this are also easy to access and use. Texting, instant messaging and e-mail are per
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