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Originally Posted by Alfy
Nope, I'm not. But I guess YOU are over 40! 
First off, I was mainly talking about the people over 50, and yes, I would readily admit there will be a number of exceptions. But come on, MOST of the people over 50 are not tech-savy in the broader sense. They might learn how to use any device, but it is not as much a part of their lives. Think of it: who would have thought 20 years ago you would go to your computer to buy a BOOK??? For me, it's perfectly normal. For my parents, it's science fiction.
However, and in order to show respect for age, I have edited my post above.  |
When I started in programming in the mid '80's, I drew up the schematics for an electronic book with two display screens that was approximately the size of a paperback book. I was trying to combine my two favorite pastimes, computers and reading. Unfortunately, raising children and a shift in careers got in the way, so I filed the schematics in an old "Great Ideas" folder!
I was thrilled when my husband brought home my ebookwise-1150 2 years ago, although a bit disappointed that it took so long for the technology to be developed at a cost I could afford!
As a side note, my parents are in their mid-seventies and are definitely part of the technology movement. They both own laptops and ipods and spend a good amount of time using both devices. My mother loves her digital camera and rarely calls for technical support!!
As an educator, I try to encourage a love of reading in my students, but the battle against hand-held video games is making that increasingly difficult. Don't blame education for the lack of interest in reading - we do our best, but a book just doesn't have that same level of instant gratification as Pokemon, Kingdom Hearts, etc!
Oh and
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kaz