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AUGUST 2010 THOUGHT OF THE MONTH
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Ten Technologies Not Quite Dead!
The original article on which this month's "Thought" is based, appeared in the
July 15th edition of the Canadian Newspaper, " The Globe and Mail."
We would welcome any additions to this list that you might have....
- The Telegraph
2. Fax Machines
Until Digital Signatures catch on, Lawyers and Real Estate Agents
will continue to rely on Fax Machines.
3. Landline Phones
At the end of 2008, only 8% of Canadians had cut the cord and switched
from home landlines to cell phones.
4. Typewriters
The New York Police Department spent almost $1 million dollars on
typewriters last year!
5. Turntables
Aging Hipsters and Indie Bands are making vinyl hot again.
6. Cash Registers
Point-of-sale computers are expensive - so - many small retailers continue
to do it the old-fashioned way.
7. Instant Cameras
Film for Polaroid Cameras is being manufactured again to meet the demands
of a small but dedicated group of camera buffs.
8. Disk Drives
Most disks are too small for the programs and music we use, yet they persist.
9. Cathode Ray Tubes
Asia and Latin America are the big markets for old-style screens.
10. CB Radios
That's a 10-4, Good Buddy! The Source and Radio Shacks still sell Citizen
Band Radios.
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