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Leading the way to ICT Success
	Leading the way to ICT Success (PDF file) is a report published by the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists in England. It draws a number of lessons from interviews with charities applying information and communication technology in their work. Posted: 4/2/02; 12:09:53 PM #

Impact of Democratic Deficits on Electronic Media
	Robin Van Koert looks at how the social, economic, and political context of rural countries can limit the potential of electronic media, in The Impact of Democratic Deficits on Electronic Media in Rural Development. Posted: 4/2/02; 12:08:38 PM #

Second-Level Digital Divide
	In Second-Level Digital Divide, Eszter Hargittai examines the impact of differences in people's online skills on access to information and resources. Posted: 4/2/02; 12:08:28 PM #

Big Vision Man
	Miriam Engelberg captures the tension between thinking big and starting small in her cartoon "The Adventures of Big Vision Man". Posted: 4/2/02; 12:07:46 PM #

Overcoming the Comfort Zone Syndrome

In Overcoming the Comfort Zone Syndrome, John Darling offers some advice about encouraging the adoption of new technologies. Although his advice is fairly sound, I'm also somewhat concerned. I believe that, when you really look carefully, you find that a lot of the resistance to new tools is entirely rational, worth respecting, and an opportunity for learning all around. Posted: 4/2/02; 12:07:29 PM #