Comments on: Why Greece will never succeed - Internetwise

By: Carole

Carole — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:41:21 +0000

Hi everybody,

I have read carefuly your comments….I can just agree with all of that. I am a foreigner in this country for more than 4 years even though I am working and leaving with a Greek citizen.I am planning to open a busines but I am quite worry about all of these issues and I am still trying to figure out how to proceed with my web site. To tell you the truth, I am really considering to give the work abroad. I am in the process to register the name of my company but I also know that in case something happens I will not have a lot of protection. What to do?
Any ideas or suggestion?

Many thanks,

By: Greece

Greece — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 19:18:26 +0000

I agree,things have to change in Greece.And fast!Internet is used all over the world probably cause it’s extremely useful.

By: sugarenia.com - Web Standards, Accessibility & other Girly Stuff » Blog Archive » Why Greek sites suck #0: Prelude

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 19:55:53 +0000

[...] I recently posted an article (a heavily opinionated one) about how Greece falls 10 years behind in terms of Internet usage, comprehension and real-life application. [...]

By: Sugar

Sugar — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 15:56:58 +0000

Craig, I salute your effort to bring some computer practice in Greek foreign language schools.

Students blogging in english would be a terrific first step in the practice of the language.

But I understand your problems. Most parents don’t give a damn about their children’s technological education and face this kind of efforts with skepticism.

By: Craig

Craig — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 14:30:08 +0000

I know what you mean, Sugar. I’m trying to get the language school where I work here in Thessaloniki to buy some PCs. I might as well be asking them to fund a manned mission to Mars. I’ve got my students blogging but it’s a real uphill struggle and with zero support from the frontisterio. At best, my efforts are tolerated.

The worse thing is that a lot of students are almost as technophobic as their parents and grandparents.

By: Tsevdos John

Tsevdos John — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 16:38:02 +0000

Anyway, let’s all try to make things better…

By: Sugar

Sugar — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 13:30:53 +0000

Thanks for your kind words, John. I couldn’t agree more with the points you’ve added.

As for the ridiculously overpriced web services, hell, I’ve even seen a 5000-euros installation of OsCommerce because apparently, it’s an e-shop and e-shops are expensive.

*rolls eyes*

By: Tsevdos John

Tsevdos John — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 12:53:45 +0000

Hello darling,
First of all I can’t agree more with your post, although I want to add some extra “sugar” on top…Let’s start :
Reason 1 : Nothing to add actually… Internet is expensive plus there aren’t many public buildings/places (libraries, etc.) that offer free internet access… In 30 years perhaps…
Reason 2 : Quality of Service? What’s this? You are living in Greece darling, chill out…
Reason 3 : Copyrights? Isn’t this the right you have (as a Greek) to copy other people’s work? There is only one law : There are no laws (at least in IT-related issues).
Reason 4 : You also forgot to mention that we are still the only country in universe that arcade games are illegal!!! Greeks sure know how to apply rules and laws!!!
Reason 5 : I knew “professional” web developers/designers who were charging 2000 euros to install a drupal (free, open-source portal system) and wordpress (also free, open-source blogging system)… Easy money, that’s our mentality…
Honorable Mention 1 : Well stop reading them… That’s the nice thing with internet, you choose your sources…
Honorable Mention 2 : You know how to use a computer? Well that’s witchcraft isn’t it?

Thanks again for the gorgeous post Sugar, I really enjoy it.