Re: Network use by non-nerds? | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
From: Catherine Kehl (tylik![]() |
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Date: Wed, 13 Jul 94 15:09 CDT |
On Tue, 12 Jul 1994, Pablo Halpern wrote: > Hi cohousers, > > One of the discussions that was going on just before the list server went > down was about the usefullness of setting up on-line systems for use by a > cohousing group. One of the problems of such a system would be the > possibility that it would only be used by the "nerds" in the group and, > that being the case, its usefullness would be reduced such that even the > nerds wouldn't use it. Well, there are two different kinds of systems for use by co-housing groups that have been being discussed. One, would be some kind of BBS for the members to communicate with eachother. Another would be for a co-housing site to have it's own internet node. The former doesn't interest me nearly as much -- I mean, if you're all living together anyway, what's the point? The latter, on the other hand allows members -- and I think I can say especially children -- access to the resources of the internet. Most people can and will use email if they are lead through the system until they really understand it. (And they have people to send mail to). Look at us! It's just so bloody convienient. Many people probably won't use much else, or won't use much else at first. But on the other hand, email is probably one of the friendliest, most social, least nerd-like computer applications yet invented. (Okay, I guess it can be considered nerd-like to have email instead of a social life). However, at the moment you pretty much have to be a "nerd" or have a job that gives you a free account to be inspired to get on the internet. Having a node at a cohousing site would make have access affordable, and would give you the built in resource of knowledgeable people to expalin how it works. > A. Does your job or hobby involve technical-level involvement with > computers (e.g. programming, tech writing)? Not a bit -- I'm a Chinese Lang and Lit student who works at an elementary school. > B. If not, does your job or hobby involve heavy non-techinical use of a > computer (e.g. word processing, desk-top publishing, spreadsheets)? Well, these days most students do use word processors, but other than that, no. > C. If not, is there some reason you are connected to the internet > other than that you just find it useful? Best way to organize my social life I've found so far. Cheapest way to keep in touch with out of state friends. One of the better ways to get research done, sometimes. But basically, no.
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Network use by non-nerds? Pablo Halpern, July 12 1994
- Re: Network use by non-nerds? NEVETS2, July 12 1994
- Re: Network use by non-nerds? School of Mathematics, U of MN, July 13 1994
- Re: Network use by non-nerds? Catherine Kehl, July 13 1994
- Re: Network use by non-nerds? NEVETS2, July 13 1994
- RE: Network use by non-nerds? mtracy, July 13 1994
- Re: Network use by non-nerds? NEVETS2, July 13 1994
- Re: Network use by non-nerds? Catherine Kehl, July 14 1994
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