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Sometimes the Answer is "No"

Posted January 15, 2008 8:19 AM

Increasing your efficiency means adopting communications technologies, right? In some cases, especially in small businesses, the benefits of productivity tools cannot justify the cost and headaches required to implement them. This controversial piece from Business Week contends that such tools as spam filters and anti-virus software can end up more trouble than they are worth.

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Re: Sometimes the Answer is "No"

01/15/2008 5:31 PM

True, but one has to be knowledgeable enough to differentiate between convenience and need

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