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In 1998, Paul Krugman predicted the internet's impact on the economy would be no greater than the fax machine's
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Hell, in Japan where I'm from the fax machine is still an essential business tool, actually moreso for some businesses than the internet.
I think you misspelled Germany.
You misspelled United States
U misspelt Umited Sates
The only reason I still have to mail documents is because of the medical industry. A few years ago a bought a house almost entirely from my phone.
Just take some ibuprofen and the swelling should go away; that'll be $725,394.39