The Internet? Bah! (1995)


	The Internet? Bah! (1995)

JohnWaterman

3-28-2008 7:51 AM

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3-28-2008 10:50 AM

tabsey

The net is also fairly free of money making crap too - especially if you compare it with the horse racing guide for the weekend.

3-28-2008 2:13 PM

carrerinyes

Well, what I meant was...

3-29-2008 2:11 PM

mickfinn

"What do I want a mobile phone for?"

Me, circa 2001 . . .

"What do I want a computer at home for?"

Me, circa 2005 . . .

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