The Culture of Computing
It's hard now to imagine a world without computers. Three years ago, it would have been fair to simply say that computers were a vital part of first-world commerce, driving the productivity of nearly all medium-to-large scale businesses. Now though, with the explosive growth of Wi-Fi and personal mini-computers like smart phones and netbooks, combined with the sharp decline in cost-to-processing-power ratios, more and more people are becoming permanently wired. Bad news if you miss the days of tiny red displays and computers heavier than a backyard gas grill, good news if you enjoy working in the modern world or are a fan of the concept of "convenience." Amazing news? If you're in the business of providing people useful computing tools and gifts in exchange for money.