Correction: In the story entitled “Lucky few in line for school Net links” in the 18 November issue, the line “… Microsoft Windows, which is required by virtually all Internet software …,” should have read “… Microsoft Windows, which is required by virtually all Internet browsing software…” Thanks to all the readers who pointed out this error.
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