Digital divide is a term coined for the disparity between the
"haves" and the "have-nots" in the technology revolution. Many
have feared grave consequences for those unable to access the
power of the Internet; however, recent reports suggest that this
divide is narrowing, rather than expanding (National
Telecommunications and Information Administration, 2000).
National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
(2000, October). Falling through the net: Toward digital
inclusion. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Commerce.
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