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Official Explanation

The author’s conclusion that Internet users who use the program won’t pay for broadband connections relies on the notion that with the program, dial-up connections will be almost as fast. However, if the program can speed up broadband connections as well, then it’s no longer a sure thing that people will drop their broadband since, under these circumstances, broadband may remain significantly faster than dial-up.

Choice A is fully consistent with the premises in the argument, offering evidence that people may be enthusiastic about using the new program in conjunction with dial-up connections.

Choice B is irrelevant because the argument specifically concerns home Internet users.

Choice C does not weaken the argument because the relevant issue is whether people who already have broadband will drop it in favor of the dial-up/computer program combo.

Finally, the desire among computer buyers to use the Internet, choice E, tells us nothing regarding the author’s claim that the new program will cause a shift in how some people connect.

Answer: D