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Govt Says: Internet Is Popular

Posted by Hemos on from the well-duh dept.

michaeld writes "The U.S. Dept of Commerce reports that more than half of the nation is now online. In September 2001, 143 million Americans (54% of population) were using the Internet -- an increase of 26 million in thirteen months. 2 million more go online each month. Between August 2000 and September 2001, residential use of high-speed, broadband service doubled--from about 4 to 11 percent of all individuals, and from 11 to 20 percent of Internet users. ZDNet has commentary as does Reuters, while the government has the Full report."

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  1. Ok, ok, ok... by toupsie · · Score: 1, Flamebait
    Yea, but, he still couldn't win his home state in a Presidential election much less the election itself even with more votes than Bush! The loser!

    I have some karma to burn as well...

    Plus aren't we all happy that he has been reduced to wearing a beard and wearing earth tones.

    --
    Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.