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To: Raymond Duray who wrote (4127)	7/16/2000 2:59:11 PM
From: axial	Respond to of 16863

Hi, Ray - Fair enough. Your view is one that I was deathly afraid of 8 months ago, but I have since come to believe that the OFDM Forum is gaining 'critical mass'. Ultimately, this is a question of commercial viability: of rapidly decreasing ASIC prices, and the most widespread use. My view of this whole affair has never been dogmatic: I have always believed that an accomodation can be reached, and should be reached. The schism benefits nobody, least of all the consumer. WRT the HAVi/Jini/Universal Plug and Play/C# cross platform area, there are problems, but there are also discussions. I believe that the drive to market acceptance, and the requirement for commonalities, or at least bridging will cause a solution to be found. But that is pure speculation. Best regards, Jim

To: Raymond Duray who wrote (4127)	7/16/2000 3:05:34 PM
From: heavenly_usa	Respond to of 16863

Hello Raymond - Maybe I misunderstand your post, but "Microsoft trying hard to write proprietary code" - huh? You might want to read this - fortune.com The new, gentle, Microsoft wants to get along with everybody to the degree this model doesn't get to the point of defining where profits will come from. Of course, you are correct in that the "old" Microsoft tried a gambit of proprietary Java. The larger point (we're starting out quite large) is proprietary is out, fair and non-discriminatory (Dr. Z quote) is in. Dept of Justice case is hooey, Microsoft is everywhere, and they're also (apparently) in W-OFDM. On another, unrelated note, (yawn) smart antennas: ecompany.com Best Regards, h-usa