Will Computers Make Handwriting Obsolete?

While reading through my e-mail today I ran across something that bothered me. The question is posed, will computers make handwriting obsolete? I think the first and most obvious answer is a resounding hell no! When studying a foreign language there are 4 main areas of study(for alive languages).
1. Listening
2. Speaking
3. Reading
4. Writing

Be able to write in a literate manner is extremely important. This involves writing hand written notes or letters. A computer is not always going to be handy when you need to write yourself a note. What happens in the event of a power failure? (eventually those UPS will run out of power)

I think that the art of hand written letters is being loss on this new generation that has grown up with computers since youth. In a world of constantly being connected why would anyone want to take the time to sit down and write a hand written letter to anyone? Well for one it is personal. Sending text messages back and forth this is not personal! Perhaps things like text messages and instant messages are useful for certain applications. However when something of importance needs to be said, a letter is a time tested way to get you message across.


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