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   [Date]: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 22:19:39 -0600
   [From]: Mike & Cristy Jadick <mjadick@sprynet.com>
     [To]: Cultural Exchange via Internet <forum1@herz.kbx.de>
[Subject]: Re: [forum1] Re: Pleasure or torture

Hi Tom, All!

What I am about to say may be ingenuous as I don't know much about
computers, but, I was wondering when we can see a future time when 
computers will be placed in public places for general public access in
the same manner as are telephones, (ie. a computer affixed to a private
booth accessible via coins entered in accordance with the amount of time
usage needed. Can't the internet be made accessible to many more people
in this way? People who can't afford their own computer could use the
public ones, that is, pay to send/receive information on an as needed
basis and within their budget constraints(by manageing the amount of
time they spend on line.)  I could imagine this method being very
effective in remote locations.  I don't know it this is possible or not
, but it's a thought.
Best to all!



t o m v i n c e n t wrote:

> As for 'most artists I know can not afford a computer', I'm sceptical about
> that argument. Artists are no different from anyone else. However, I agree
> that it can be difficult to get on-line. I wonder if there is anything
> practical we on this list can do to help?
> 
> If you know where to look, with a little time and effort it is possible, at
> least in some places, to get a computer and internet access very very
> cheaply, if not for free. Many companies practically give away perfectly
> good computers when they upgrade, for example. It would be very interesting
> to try and pinpoint some problems and see if anyone here on the list has any
> ideas for solutions.