Marshall, Your right, we do agree. TC is a robust product and has a far greater breadth of application than D-mark. But, somehow I don't feel you fully understand the capabilities of D-mark. The reason why I say that, is you make reference to TC being capable of handling T-1. Do you realize that is what the D-mark does, it accepts T-1 directly.
As for ADSL, this is an area where I may be totally off base. I certainly understand it's viability, and performance attributes, but I don't know if I buy the story of it becoming the next standard. I know that's a bold and contrarian viewpoint, but here's my reasoning.
I feel that analog technology in modems, especially with the x2 tech using 56 kb chips, will in fact carry the majority share of market, into the next millineum. Although I feel ADSL will be a stop gap solution for the high end market, I really feel it will be surpassed with inroads into wireless technologies that may not even be conceived as of yet. The segmentation of the market share in the next three years will still be ruled by high speed analalog, then ISDN, with cable only gaining a respectable foothold. With the growing popularity of small satellite disks, I think the infusion of wireless is the only logical progression to address the underlying shortcomings.
We could probably debate this from now until the year 2000, only for all of us to be wrong. ADLS will be a buzzword, but things that buzz have a way of flying off to never never land in this industry.
Lets hear it, the debate lines are open.
RB |
