And do rememberone other thing: information could only flow as fast as a man could travel so information was both hugely limited and hugely expensive itself.
This is the internet andonething you must remember about the internet is that the denizens of this digital empire are prone to worry and outrage in direct proportion to the lack of solid information on any given topic.
They would do well to note the story of Hedy Lamarr andremember that innovation comes in many forms, often from unlikely sources, who all have onething in common: a love for ideas and an urge to find out if they'll work.
And to those commentators out there who would prefer chewing an arm off rather than giving Oracle its due, rememberonething: your readers are a lot smarter than you apparently think they are.
The most important thing is, please remember to vote, and for Pete's sake, if you're one of those undecided voters, would you please get over yourself and make a choice already?