Virtual is “Existing or resulting in essence or effect though not in actual fact, form, or name” (Definition). One example is instant messaging. Although people are having a conversation between one another it is a virtual one because a real conversation is not actually taking place. Some people like the advantages of virtual technology because it is quicker and more convenient than older means of communication. Others like it because it can be done on the go or in the comfort of their own house.

Some examples of virtual technology are cell phones, instant messaging, two-way pagers, personal data assistants(PDA), and computers. Students, professionals, and people with busy lifestyles prefer these means of communications because they offer quicker and more efficient ways to connect

Many people today love the way technology makes their lives easier. To keep up with the technology of today can be very costly. Just as some people learned how to set their VCR clocks, along came DVD players. Just when you thought you had the best computer; it is obsolete within three years. To many people it is a hassle to try to keep up with technology so they just wait until it is required for them to do so. Such as people who still own cassette players, these used to take up most of the record stores space ten years ago, but now you can only find a small rack in the back of the store with very limited selection. When the latest technology first becomes available it can cost much more than it will in the future once it gets into the mainstream and more people possess it. To keep up with technology requires someone willing to take a hit in the wallet or waiting until the price goes down to a more affordable level.

With the increase in technology there has been a growing gap between people who have and use the latest technology and those who choose to refrain from technological advancement. This is referred to as the digital divide. This gap has created man

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