Archive of UserLand's first discussion group, started October 5, 1998.

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Re: Is there or isn't there a "Digital Divide"?

Author:	Karl Martino
Posted:	4/18/2000; 3:52:55 AM
Topic:	Is there or isn't there a "Digital Divide"?
Msg #:	16360 (In response to 16353)
Prev/Next:	16359 / 16361

For the average American family, the Internet is a TV alternative, with enhanced Instant-Gratification(tm) facilities for activities they were going to do anyway. If I wasn't in a technology field, the Internet would offer me nothing but a little novelty and entertainment.

This is largely true, but could something be done to change that? If people wanted to attack to 'Digital Divide', I believe that they should do so by providing content, that can actually be used to help empower people.

The report: Online Content for Low-Income and Underserved Americans: The Digital Divide’s New Frontier examines and makes recommendations about Internet content for underserved Americans.

I am personally greatful for Seasame Street and PBS... is there an equivalent for the web?

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