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Subject:Re: Almost over 45 club From:Misti Tucker <mdelaney -at- SOFTWARE-SERVICES -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 18 Oct 1996 15:11:42 -0400
John, I suspect that Elna's predictions for these folks business
longevity (or lack thereof) had to do with their reluctance to use the
latest tool, not with their age.
>Elna Tymes wrote:
>>I, too, know of a number of people who are not using email - and in
>fact, are
>>reluctant to use a computer for much of anything. However, I suspect
>>that most of these folks are 45 or older, and in most cases don't have
>>long life expectancies in the business world.
> To which John Sullivan responded:
>Arghhh! I'll be turning 45 this December -- I didn't realize I'd be
>facing death so soon!
>What the heck kind of comment is that? Most of the computer-savvy people
>I know are over 45 (heaven forbid!). Since when does age have anything to
>do with ability and knowledge?
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