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a7mmnut · July 26, 2012, 03:59 PM

The South was based upon agriculture in that time period, not manufacturing. Even if it were, technology is a slow progression only maturing in recent times. Ever tour a busines (IBM) computer room in the 1970's?

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July 26, 2012, 03:59 PM	#3
a7mmnut Junior member Join Date: February 27, 2009 Location: NC Foothills Posts: 1,150	The South was based upon agriculture in that time period, not manufacturing. Even if it were, technology is a slow progression only maturing in recent times. Ever tour a busines (IBM) computer room in the 1970's? -7-