They are now free to enhance their growth through the use of computers while still maintaining their connection with their teacher and peers. ... The teacher is also free to interact with each individual student while they are using the computer, enhancing a one-on-one relationship. ... In this story Microsoft settles in court to over 100 consumer lawsuits where they will give $500 million in free software and $500 million to charitable foundations for these schools. Apple says that this is a ploy to gain a piece of the school market by almost forcing schools to purchase Microsoft compatibl...

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Computer training books such as How to use excel, became available so that people could train themselves to perform more effectively in a modern academic society. ... Free information is available on almost anything on the internet. By using search engines, an individual can get a great deal of information free of cost. ...

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Because the software was free and obtainable by computer hobbyists who were reproducing and distributing them for free, Gates wrote a letter saying that continued distribution and use of the software without paying for it would "prevent good software from being written.... He started experimenting with Eastern mysticism, becoming interested in weird books and came to believe that if he ate many fruits, he would eliminate all mucus and not need to shower anymore. ...

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