The issue of whether or not the Journal shd be available on CD-ROM presents an interesting question for us all. The computerization of the world has behaved like all natural phenomena - it is like a double-edged sword. The computer has opened new windows(pun not intended) for communication. At the same time, it has opened new possibilities for stealing, cheating, and reprehensible social behavior. The guiding light of my involvement with PTG has been the examples of those excellent technicians who have shared their experience with others. The dark and treacherous waters of politics have left marks on PTG as well, but the thing that always keeps me going is the quest after excellence that has been exemplified by the best elements of PTG. I have benefited immensely from the willing participation in learning experiences by the people who I've come most to respect in my 22 years in PTG. I can't stop to name everyone, but one person close at hand who has given freely of himself is Jim Coleman, Sr. He has been a good influence on me. I admit I am not as sharing-spirited as he is, but then I have a good role model to aim for. I'm sure those of you in other parts of the country could think of similar people whose knowledge and good will have remained in your hearts and minds for as long as you live. I also respect the opinion that those who share their expertise shd be rewarded. Unfortunately, the dollar sign tends to barge in and degrade the vision that strives toward excellence. The example of Bill Gates springs forth. He must be a sort of genius. But Microsoft has been built on piracy. What sort of role model is that? Bill Gates as he has shown himself to be could never rise as high in my estimation as Jim Coleman, Sr. Maybe someday the PTJ will only be available on CD-Rom. That wd be a shame. But we all have to deal with technology as it comes at us. It won't make us better or worse. So let the Journal be available on CD-ROM. It will help some people. Some people will take advantage of it. We can't freeze in fear of the bad guys. When we start to hoard knowledge, we start to suffocate our development. Bob Anderson Tucson, AZ
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