Hm. Over here in "rural" Germany internet cafes serve the same purpuse perfectly fine.
From the description it sounds way too complicated. Especially, compared to the bunch of recycled PCs in kiosk mode loaded with free Linux distro.
Anyway, most people use PCs mostly for browing - i.e. they search for information - there is no need for anything that complecated.
As for games, most developing markets I have observed, have quite well established industry of game console renting. IOW, kids use their allowances (or gift from parents) to rent some PS2 with load of games for several days. Again, it's simpler than some subscription.
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Ihar `Philips` Filipau @ May 22nd 2006 9:50AM
Hm. Over here in "rural" Germany internet cafes serve the same purpuse perfectly fine.
From the description it sounds way too complicated. Especially, compared to the bunch of recycled PCs in kiosk mode loaded with free Linux distro.
Anyway, most people use PCs mostly for browing - i.e. they search for information - there is no need for anything that complecated.
As for games, most developing markets I have observed, have quite well established industry of game console renting. IOW, kids use their allowances (or gift from parents) to rent some PS2 with load of games for several days. Again, it's simpler than some subscription.