More obvious fears lie on the plane of cultural identity and tradition. France still has a traditionnal culture and education. So few French services exist on the web and the population is suspicious about information they find out on the Web. Fears exist also when they are shopping on the web. They trust the Minitel, because personal information, as the use of VISA cards, stays in the French territory.
Fears lie on privacy.
The media fear Fears do exist as well in the media. The optimist changes The French lateness is changing. French government, local collectivities and associations work hard for a real change. Around 2000, eight millions of regular private or professional users have to be connected which is the number of Minitel connections, one company out of two have to connect their staffs to Internet, one connection for three pupils in secondary schools. State will support in giving financial help, mobilizing administrations, creating places, participating to the European program.