Cindy Lemcke-Hoong wrote: >I used to have to carry laptop around the world. And >the 1997,98,99 ... models were 10 lbs each? > >Then I was asking, why do we have to carry a laptop >especially if I was travelling to locations where we >have our own branch offices. > >I am still asking the same question now that I no >longer have to carry laptop. Many times I am tempted >to get one BUT always talked myself out of it because >I know if I have one I WILL carry it everywhere I go. >And I don't want that. So, I use internet cafe or >libraries if I am not at home to use my desk-top. I >have to pay for the services, and I have to do some >extra work, some planning and make sure I have all the >files I would need email before hand, I even save and >send hyperlinks via email... Therefore, it is possible >for most people to just walk into any place that have >a PC, internet connections and be able to logon and >work. In my opion. > >Of course, I know there will be many, but, but, but >.. . > >Personally I think we have to look at accessing >information from a different angle. I look at info >super highway the same as transport system. We don't >have to buy a plane or a train or a ship to go from A >to Z. We only have to buy a ticket. > > I use an USB key for a lot of this stuff... but the problem is that I can't depend on machines to have the software that I use, and so on. So I carry a laptop. But I agree. I'd much rather prefer walking around with my USB key.
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