advice

[J Cullen]

The main thing (other than money) keeping people off the internet is
unfamiliarity and intimidation (and, of course, having lives). But
enterprising geeks are making money showing people how to do basic things
with their computer, like turn it on and get on the 'Net. Sure, some people
would dispose of their income to have their computers customized and you
might actually be able to turn them on to some things that are worthwhile
on the 'Net. Ditto for trying freelance researching. I think it's worth a
try.

-- Jim Cullen


>Hey gang-
>
>Lately I've meant several people, with computors and disposable incomes,
>that have nothing on there desktops, little in thier bookmarks, and are
>basically in the clutches of some commercial portal.
>
>I also see classes for surfing the net advertised.
>
>Do you think people would pay to have their computors customized to their
>interests?  Along with a little 20 min lesson on net navigation, maybe?
>
>I'm torn.  On the one hand I know these folks will never spend hours
>finding stuff.  On the other hand I'm not sure they realize what they're
>missing.  And do they have any real interests?
>
>I also thought of putting an ad in a yuppie neigborhood paper for something
>like- Everyday Research - for folks who don't have the time to research the
>things that would help them make every day decisions.
>
>What do you think?  Would people pay for this?  Do they do this up in Noo
>York City?
>
>Hope you don't mind this silly question, but like I say, I'm torn.
>
>Any input much appreciated.
>
>smooches
>Paula