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Matt, I must strenuously object to tour labelling Fred as computer-illiterate just because he hasn’t got a computer. He was dealing with IT stuff before you were born. Your offensive mockery is all the more objectionable because he can’t witness it himself, being, erm, computer-illiterate. I agree with the implied suggection that he might get a laptop or palm-held device to be accessible to the rest of us, thoigh I believe he does have a landline, a mobile and several ace carrier pigeons.
Cheers, Eric
Appreciate the feedback Eric – obviously nothing is intended other than a light hearted remark and I would suggest “offensive mockery” is a little over the top. I will certainly edit the post, however.