I don't know, Ed. Shoulda asked Mom and Dad while I had the chance...

Now the not-so-cheeky answer -- I've heard discussions about this on a few public radio talk shows, and it seems the majority opinion is that the expense of the technology is still out of reach for many minorities. However, with the release of the new 'Internet only' devices, and the spreading of cable and DSL lines, the situation will be changing in the next few years. That's what I've heard, anyway.

-- Áine