Web usage highlights the generation gap

Vikingod · Sep 4, 2007, 03:23 PM

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The number of silver surfers is on the increase, but most internet users over the age of 60 go online simply to check email.

By contrast three-quarters of people under the age of 30 use their home broadband connection to regularly visit social sites such as Facebook and MySpace, according to a Pipex survey.

The survey found significant differences in what various age groups do online. Older web users are more likely to spend time checking emails and using search engines. Only 7% of the over 60s download music compared with 84% of 16-20 year olds.

Sep 4, 2007, 03:23 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Web usage highlights the generation gap Source: PC Pro _____________ The number of silver surfers is on the increase, but most internet users over the age of 60 go online simply to check email. By contrast three-quarters of people under the age of 30 use their home broadband connection to regularly visit social sites such as Facebook and MySpace, according to a Pipex survey. The survey found significant differences in what various age groups do online. Older web users are more likely to spend time checking emails and using search engines. Only 7% of the over 60s download music compared with 84% of 16-20 year olds.