The aricle describes the society of information and the forces due to which this society is shaped. The article examines the stages of data processing revolution. It also shows to what extend information and knowledge have an impact on shaping the present economy. It presents the possibilities of cities the so called "eastern wall" and it explains why these possibilities are limited.This article shows if the IT provides the so called "eastern wall" with an opportunity to remove and to stop deepen the differences that have arisen for many years.

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