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Foil 24 Why is Web Computer Revolution so Important?

From Untitled presentation Jamesville DeWitt Middle School 5th Grade / Modifications for Java Academy Talk -- 2 April 97. by Geoffrey C. Fox


The "Capitalist" Principle drives the national endevour to support the largest markets as there is more money there! (You learn this in social studies?)
Previously in computer area this was
  • "Mainframes" serving Information needed by a large company
  • Personal Computers serving individuals
The previous computing models could not be used by "real people" (like you and me) as
  • "Mainframes" only worked if you spent a lot of money and had what is called a closed architecture
  • PC's could be used by you and me but were a "limited model" i.e. provided a general electronic "desk/table" but no more
Java as the programming language of the Web provides a "complete computing communication and information" language which can be used by both kids and big companies
  • You can benefit from money spent by big companies!



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