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Hong Kongers Knowledgeable About Computer Use


Graph 80a - Number of Hong Kongers with knowledge of personal computers.
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Hong Kongers with Knowledge of Personal Computers (Bar Chart)
Note 1: Having knowledge about personal computers appears to mean having had some exposure to personal computer use.
Note 2: Personal computers refer to a computer designed for individual use. They include desktop computers, laptop and notebook computers, as well as personal digital assistant (PDAs). Servers, workstations and terminals of mainframe- or mini-computers are not included. Personal computers may be connected to form a Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN).
Source:  Hong Kong Government. Census and Statistics Department. Social Surveys Section. 2003. Thematic Household Survey Report No. 15. Chapter 4 - Knowledge of using personal computer and Chinese input methods. Table 4.1 Persons aged 10 and over who had knowledge of using personal computer (PC), p. 40.  EARTH's copy of corresponding table available on request.


Graph 80b - Hong Kongers with knowledge of personal computers as a proportion of all Hong Kong residents.
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Hong Kongers Knowledgeable About Computers as a Proportion of the Total Population - Line Graph
Note: The rate of growth from 2001 to 2002 was 7.3%. From 2002 until 2003 it fell to 3.6%. As these are statistically generated estimates they are subject to sampling error. The average rate of growth for the combined two-year period was 5.6% (0.112 / 2 = 0.056).
Source:  Hong Kong Government. Census and Statistics Department. Social Surveys Section. 2003. Thematic Household Survey Report No. 15. Chapter 4 - Knowledge of using personal computer and Chinese input methods. Table 4.1 Persons aged 10 and over who had knowledge of using personal computer (PC), p. 40.  EARTH's copy of corresponding table available on request.

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