Critical Review-Public Access to Computers and Computing Facilities

Introduction Bowman and Khandwalla (2003) in their paper review the latest arguments for and against continued investment in CTCs and public general access. It also includes the discussion about the reflection of the US context of public access to computers and computing facilities. Some international organizations are arguing that increased investment is needed to close the digital divide between developed and developing nations. As a developing nation, Malaysia does invest quite a big amount of money …

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