Personal computers should remain personal

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Considering Microsoft and Google’s movement toward online services, Dr. Dave explains that the defining value of a personal computer is autonomy. Internet services can be useful, but he wants people to retain control of important data, applications and backups and argues for a deliberate balance between online dependence and local ownership.

2:59 · Philosophy

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Proposed recording date: 2005-12-24. The exact broadcast date may differ.

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