Cubans are getting wired. The island's communist government put desktop computers on sale to the public for the first time Friday, ending a ban on PC sales as another despised restriction on daily life fell away under new President Raul Castro (Fidel Castro's brother).
Only a month has passed since ordinary Cubans won the right to own computers, and the government still keeps a rigid grip on Internet access.
But that hasn't stopped thousands from finding their way into cyberspace. And a daring few post candid blogs about life in the communist-run country that have garnered international audiences. Here is one such blog that gets over 1 mil hits a month: desdecuba.com/generationy/[desdecuba.com/generationy/]
To post her blog, Sanchez dresses like a tourist and slips into Havana hotels with Web access for foreigners. It costs about $6 an hour and she can't afford to stay long given the price and the possibility someone might catch her connecting without permission. (Most Cubans make $15/month)
What we take for granted everyday is a struggle for many. I take it personal when anyone tries to censor me. As we all should.
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