It was a two edged sword though. Yes, in some ways computers did provide a level of freedom that people never imagined. However, computers have also provided organizations, such as the FBI you mentioned, powers of surveillance that Stalin would have drooled over.
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Yes, this is true. We're now in more danger from computers than ever before. But I think in terms of adoption of computational devices by the general population, the personal computer (Apple) made it easier for people to grasp the concept that the computer can be a personal household appliance instead of an impersonal mainframe in some building.