Results Summary
The respondents described DIs as older individuals skilled with telephones, VCRs, simple computer functions including word processing and Internet searches, copy machines, and using the library. DNs were thought to be additionally skilled with knowledge of blogging, portable digital music players, mobile phones, and computerized games. Use of digital cameras, skills of Internet navigation, DVD players, and ability to program VCRs were mixed between respondents. Knowledge and use of electronics for DIs were generally explained in terms of task completion whereas DNs use electronics for both task completion and entertainment. DNs were also credited with an ability to transfer skills from one electronic device to another quickly and a higher likelihood to use digital equipment for communication. Several respondents compared the DI to DN in terms of skills with Microsoft Office, saying DIs had only enough skills with Microsoft Office to complete their work.

