Children learn basic language by being around it, by being in a society where everyone speaks it. Increasingly, younger generations are acquiring computer skills in the same way. They are surrounded by peers using computers and somehow, perhaps by osmosis, they pick up the skills. One of the great advantages of standardized ubiquitous computing is that everyone in the community is not only surrounded by people using computers, but also that they are all using the same programs on similar computers. In such an environment very little special instruction is required.
Users acquire needed knowledge simply by frequent association with others who already have it.
In colleges and communities where dollars are scarce, depending upon learning by immersion is a valuable strategy. While back-up systems need to exist, the main burden of training can take place naturally. State Religion Many countries harbor a close relationship between the governmental state and a particular religion. Communication is facilitated by standard computers using standard software and standard courseware. These outliers should be viewed with respect as they exercise with some inconvenience the strength of their preferences.