According to the reports so far, $1.2 billion has been spent on the five-year plan to ensure schools have computers for all year 9-12 students.

But by the end of five years, or well before that, how many computers will become superseded and need replacement?

By making concentrated efforts you can take a temporary lead, like a long distance runner.

But by doing so you are likely to upset the normal rate of progress and development.

You become spent at a certain stage, while others are moving ahead.

JIRI KOLENATY,

Rushworth