invaluable. There are lots of things available over the internet which are great for doctors. There's always a lot of reading to be done, and it's often cheaper to download journals online than buy the printed copy. I also use the internet to find out about the latest discoveries in drugs and developments in medical research. C Konrad I'm my own boss and I run my business from home. I bought a computer when I set up the company a couple of years ago, and I know that I couldn't operate without one. In any case everyone expects you to have a computer these days. The first thing I do in the morning is check my e-mail. I get about 40 e-mails a day; using e-mail is often much more convenient for communicating with my customers. It means you can choose when to reply, unlike the telephone, which interrupts whatever you happen to be doing when it rings. My computer helps me manage my time better, but it is not as personal as a phone call. I also use the internet for finding out what other companies like mine are offering. Once upon a time I would have asked for a company's brochure or information pack, but nowadays most companies advertise on their own websites. D Suzy I am 12 years old and in my first year at secondary school. My parents have recently bought a new computer, so they let me have their old one, which is still very good. It has made a big difference to the way I do things, particularly my school work. It is a quick and easy way to do my homework. Instead of having to draw pictures I can get them from the art work package on the computer and just add them to whatever it is I need to illustrate. It also saves mess - no rubbing out and no cutting things up. My computer also has an internet connection which gives
