[via Atanu Dey] The Seattle Times writes:
The digital divide is becoming less like a crack and more like a canyon.
More computers are produced than ever before, but they’re even more concentrated in rich, developed countries than 10 years ago, according to new research by the University of Washington.
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The findings lend another voice to the debate over how to bring technology to the developing world.While poorer countries tend to get computers much like hand-me-down clothing, cheaper mobile technology has spread relatively quickly.
“Most people around the world will experience new information technologies through their mobile-phone browsers,” Howard said. “Computers are still priced out of reach for most people.”
