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Technology Stocks : InfoSpace (INSP): Where GNET went!
INSP 132.56+13.1%2:32 PM EST
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To: Lizzie Tudor who wrote (2515)3/27/1999 8:34:00 PM
From: Sleeper  Read Replies (1) of 28311
 
A TRUE STORY:
I bought my first business computer in the early 80's to help automate my operations. My mother, an accountant/bookkeeper for a medium size home building company, worked off manual ledgers. I of course showed her how it was possible to do this on a computer, but she was totally unwilling to change her modus operendi. She retired in 1990, still using a manual ledger.

Fast forward 9 years. My mother is fully computer/internet capable thanks to classes at a local computer store and (of course) a Dell 266 Pentium desktop, purchased by me on line. When you ask her: why the change of heart? she responds, "things have changed. The internet is a necessity." My mother is 79 years old.

I have learned several important lessons from this experience, some of which are:
1. Never assume anyone is incapable of change or alteration in their philosophy based upon age;
2. If you build a better mousetrap('net) people will beat a path to your door
3. The 'net is a commercial & informational necessity that transcends generations;
4. Given a choice, individuals will almost invariably select for the best & most efficient modality that meets their needs.

Hope this doesn't sound too maudlin. I do not have a computer or 'net background, but as an investor I have identified these sectors as the ones with the greatest potential. After researching the area,I put my money where my beliefs were, and so far it's paid off. Regards

Sleeper



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