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Old 08-12-2004, 10:29 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally posted by Cynthetiq
I don't even know why it's as expensive as it is currently. The commodity of computer parts and cheap labor it's very possible to bring that cost below even $100.

kudos to them for continuing where PeoplePC failed...
Agreed. My only concern is that of security--the recent rash of worms has only shown what happens when people treat computers as an appliance. They arent there yet, and shouldnt be treated as such.

Increasing access to information is a very good thing, though.
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