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Old 08-07-2003, 19:59   #12
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The problem with knowledge is where to stop. That why medical General Practitioners aren't brain surgeons.
Do I need to know what von Neumann architecture is, or how to program in C++ to operate a computer? If I was a computer historian or a programmer, possibly.
If I was a father whose kids kept their school work on the thing and occasionally look up something on the net, I don't think I would need that stuff.
I actually like technology and take an active interest in mp3, Bluetooth, nanotechnology etc., but I don't actually need it.
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