is that it gives ppl who can't afford a puter, those who feel computer illiterate, and many elderly ppl a chance to experience the internet. For many, it is just a stepping stone to a puter. And others are content with all that webtv provides.

Personally i'm much happier with a puter, particularly one with dsl access here.. but i won't cut down webtv, because that's what introduced me to the WWW.