I can understand the business and technological aspects of this, but its still somewhat sad in a way; to see the Internet killing off so many business models and conveniences which have been a measurable part of most of our lives in the past.
Today its Blockbuster, yesterday it was Circuit City and before that, CompUSA, Electronic's Boutique (Physical stores gone in my region anyway), Software ETC., Walden's Bookstore, Dalton's, various major city newspapers, etc. etc.
Its like a voracious beast chewing up everything and leaving less diversity and locally, physically-obtainable, affordable quality services in its wake. It's really troubling if you live in an area without high-speed internet access.
It seems we have ALOT riding on the Internet today with even thoughts of one day making it the main distribution channel of news, television and radio. I'm just wondering if this is really all that wise of a move, all things considered.
Hmm...I wonder what's next, will K-mart finally fold? Radio Shack?
The world is-a changing...hold onto your portatoes.
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