smooth wombat writes "With the Constitutionally mandated census of 2010 just around the corner, it appears the Commerce Department's attempt to use handheld computers to gather census information may not come to fruition. Originally, the contract was awarded at a cost of $596 million to Harris Corporation. However, the GAO has now estimated the revised contract, now costing $647 million, could grow to $2 billion and the equipment may still not work properly. There is consideration that the paper and pencil method might have to be employed to complete the census.
Harris Corp. spokesman Marc Raimondi has acknowledged the difficulties of the system but indicated, "After you spend about 30 minutes to an hour familiarizing yourself with it, it's as easy to use as a modern cell phone.""
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