Comments on Liberal Studies This Week: Technology

I was blessed with having access to a computer sin...

2008-03-28T14:49:00.000-05:00

I was blessed with having access to a computer since early childhood. It has really given me an advantage in both educational and vocational situations. However, it evolves so fast that it seems like learning new software and operations is neverending.

I ditched the bulky desktop PCs and went with a laptop. It is much more efficient as far as space and connectivity when using a wireless network. It's also portable, which comes in handy.

I have not had land line phone services in a few years now. I only have a cell. phone, which I hardly use. I am a little behind on the IPod movement but I did just purchase my first IPod shuffle. Amazing that we've gone from the Walkman to this tiny, little gadget.

Thanks for the interesting info!
Alison S.

Thanks for the information Andy! I will look at t...

2008-02-06T14:37:00.000-06:00

Thanks for the information Andy! I will look at the website.

Lisa, today's Springfield paper has a story about...

2008-02-06T09:33:00.000-06:00

Lisa, today's Springfield paper has a story about Xanadoo beginning wireless Internet service here next week. It sounds like a small company coming out of TX into new markets. The connection rates look comparable to DSL rather than cable, but this is still faster than dial-up. The rates are in the $15 to $35 per month rate which is also in league with DSL. The Xanadoo website has an option to see if the service is available in your area.

It was interesting to listen to Nicolas Negroponte...

2008-02-05T18:22:00.000-06:00

It was interesting to listen to Nicolas Negroponte discuss his education project.
I have a cell phone which I only use for calls and text messaging. I don't have a computer at home. The cost for internet connection in a rural area is not affordable for me at this time.