Raul Lifts Cuba's Computer Ban


	Raul Lifts Cuba's Computer Ban

Andy Greenberg

3-13-2008 4:13 PM

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cuba, internet, computers, raul castro

Andy Greenberg says:

Looks like Raul's leadership is having some small effects after all. The Cuban Internet is still extremely restricted and very expensive, but more offline use could help loosen the control of Cuba's digital media.

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