ABSTRACT
In Almora, the coming of broadband almost two years ago ushered a whole host of cybercafés, both government and private, from four to 20 and growing as described in the previous chapters. I visited these sites, talking to cybercafé owners and clients, checking out the history of online sites visited; the hardware and software, and the type of people frequenting these centers. The competition resembled one another. Herd-like, most of these cafés seemed to emulate each other. The centers were primarily owner-managed. These cyber-entrepreneurs came from a range of backgrounds, from retired military generals to young men trying their luck in a new line with support from their parents.
