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U.S. Internet Growth Stalling

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the horseless-carriages-are-such-a-bad-idea dept.

abb_road writes "Internet usage is predicted to grow by only 1% in 2006, with uptake slowing even more in subsequent years. The article examines causes for the slowdown, including individuals who are actively choosing to not be online. These non-users cite a number of reasons for their decision, including cost and increased productivity. Is this simply a combination of luddites and a statistical quirk, or is the Internet reaching its saturation point in the U.S.?"

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  1. Re:Well... by cyberwave · · Score: 0, Redundant

    "This is not far from the point. The Internet was designed to serve the university research community. It is hardly unexpected if less than 100% of US households are interested in the result."
     
              That's like saying microwave emitters were designed to power Allied radar in World War II. It is hardly unexpected if less than 100% of US households are interested in the result. (The microwave oven idea came from the accidental melting of a chocolate bar in a scientist's pant pocket)
     
          People who are not on the internet are either stupid or dirt poor, probably both.