Tsunami
It was only when the tsunami hit Asia that we realised the digital divide problem in the poorer countries. Information Technology was used before and after the Tsunami hit Asia. This was done by people posting warning blogs around the internet, by television and by radio, so many people in the developed parts of the country were warned to get to safe ground or look for protection. However what about those people who did not have access to the internet, television or radio how would they know the tsunami was coming? The answer to that is that they did not know because they did not have the access to technology because they simply cannot afford it. This is where the digital divide becomes part of life and death. Also the uses of technology were used during the aftermath of the destruction. The televisions were reported 24 hour reports on the activity of Asia and would also let people know that they were alive. Also the internet would have websites to post information on as well. An example of this would be the BBC bulletins. This allowed victims or people look for family member to post pictures of those missing and post information of their safety and where they were to be found. The radio was also a form of communication to let loved ones know of safety. However again not everyone would have access to this and would be unable to find family members or even able to find out if people are dead. This puts them at a great loss. The communication of another type of website was set up as well. This was the source of finding donations to put parts of Asia back together, people could register and pledge some money to save part of Asia.
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