Interestingly, here in Colombia (South America), we had a census some years ago and the census takers all usedPDAs. No problems whatsoever, and, well, they were far more underprivileged than "underprivileged" US Americans will ever be. So, not really sure what the problem is.
2012 is a piece of pop culture that comes out of studies of the Maya calendar system. It's particularly interesting to read about, in terms of time keeping. If you are interested in the 2012 thing, check the link I have provided.
I think the X-Files already has our doomsday set up. Matches with one of the major cycles of the Mayan calendar oh-so-loosely as well. But the way the Mayan calendar runs in cycles suggests that there will be a significant shift, not an end. Mayhap, wireless everywhere under the thumb of the Google/M$/Intel coalition of the billing empire is that thing.
Last time we had a census here in Colombia, South America, the census workers had PDAs. Worked incredibly well. I would think that if a developing nation could figure it out, the US could too.
Thank you. I am using the MX518 still, and it works as well as ever. I think once you settle into a mouse you really like, it isn't necessary to upgrade for a good long time. Seen some tempting stuff out there, but truly, i can't find anything I don't like about the mx518.
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