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To: clochard who wrote (54988)	1/6/2001 12:03:55 PM
From: marginmike	Read Replies (6) \| Respond to of 436258

I disagree The computer until 1990 was nothing more then a glamorous Typewriter. It hasnt been since the last 6 years that their benifits have truly helped industry. Do not forget Digital Media is used in many industries, and mediceine. The ability of the PC with internet capabilities has created the Flexible manufacturing revolutionized by DELL. This has been the boon to productivity.

To: clochard who wrote (54988)	1/6/2001 1:44:24 PM
From: Ilaine	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 436258

I think the importance of computers to the economy really depends on what sector of the economy you are talking about. Over the past few years, the Internet has changed the way I do business so much that I haven't had to go to a major law library for research in months. I used to have Westlaw, which cost a fortune - don't need it anymore. I almost never have to go to a medical library anymore. It's all on the Internet. Not always free, sometimes I have to pay for a medical journal article, but the cost is nothing compared to the convenience. It saves me a lot of travel time - makes me a lot more productive. More and more courts are allowing us to file pleadings online using Adobe Acrobat. That saves an incredible amount of time. Time is money. Another revolution is in consumer health care. Consumers can research health care issues and may know more than their doctors about new treatments. I learned about a new treatment for my rheumatoid arthritis online and was more up to speed on it than my rheumatologist. The medication I am taking is much more effective than what he wanted to give me. I know other people who have researched their own health issues and were able to challenge the health care they were getting and change it for the better, e.g., a woman with cancer who was able to decide which treatment was the most effective, and it wasn't what her doctors suggested. Health is wealth. Another revolution is in comparison shopping. Maybe you don't buy online, but I do, and I save hundreds of dollars every year . But that's not the only thing - you can research things you want to buy and find out what's the best value for your money. For example, IceShark researches in newsgroups to find out what's the best new gadget for his beloved Porsche and where to get the best price. Knowledge is power.