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By Ina Fried CNET News
Posted on ZDNet News: Oct 14, 2009 12:47:38 PM

When new software comes out, usually the more well-to-do get access first, and then eventually it trickles down. However, some of the first to use Windows 7 will be among those traditionally left behind--including those in some of Miami's poorest areas, many of whom don't even have a home computer.

That's because the city is moving to Windows 7 in several of the computer centers that are part of the Elevate Miami project, which aims to equip all of the city's residents with digital know-how, including its vast Spanish-speaking population and the city's most economically challenged areas.

The city is putting Windows 7 machines in five locations, including four of the city's parks and also at the Little Haiti Cultural Center. Two of the centers already have Windows 7 installed, according to city staff.

"By making the latest tools of technology available to the citizens of Miami, the Elevate Miami program hopes to better prepare the Greater Miami community to participate and compete in the new digital society and economy," said James Osteen, the city's assistant director of information technology.

Read more on "Using Windows 7 to 'Elevate Miami'" from CNET News.

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I completely agree with 90% market share
This is very true, and what I've been trying to get across in my postings. With basic education (in general) and much of the job market (non IT professional related) being Windows based, Miami's decis... (Read the rest)
Posted by: jaredzusmc Posted on: 10/19/09 You are currently: a Guest | | Terms of Use
They could've done it for free with Linux or UNIX...  olePigeon | 10/14/09
I am sure they knew that...  JoeMama_z | 10/14/09
I am not so sure...  The Mentalist | 10/14/09
They most likely  NStalnecker | 10/14/09
You are right in part, the objective is to make people feel included...  The Mentalist | 10/14/09
Put it this way  NStalnecker | 10/14/09
Honestly?  Socratesfoot | 10/15/09
They most likely...  Socratesfoot | 10/15/09
I completely agree with 90% market share  jaredzusmc | 10/19/09
And had no one using them.  No_Ax_to_Grind | 10/14/09
Wrong! The objective is to make them feel included.  The Mentalist | 10/14/09
Then That Excludes Your Posts  itanalyst2@... | 10/14/09
No, the post was  mdemuth | 10/14/09
Yeah right... A social inclusion program...  The Mentalist | 10/15/09
I don't think they have the time and money like Munich...  transposeIT | 10/15/09
No WAY!  Lovesock Robinson | 10/16/09
Linux/Unix bad idea for beginning computer skills  jaredzusmc | 10/19/09
RE: Windows 7 to 'Elevate Miami'  Socratesfoot | 10/15/09
lol.  magallanes | 10/19/09
Basic computer ed. for gen. pop. needs to be MS based  jaredzusmc | 10/19/09

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