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To: mepci who wrote (159760)	8/16/2000 1:51:03 PM
From: D.J.Smyth	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 176387

Yes, but Open Source is other-standards compliant. It can be more easily meshed with the new wireless standards platforms. Linux/Unix provides companies like AETH a more cost effective platform from which to develop their wireless products. Look at Dell's GPRS laptop plans. Take a peak at the medical community; they've got Apple, NT, Linux, Unix, Cobol - all in the same Hospital - and none of them speak with each other. AETH has had a time meshing these platforms. Java/C has been helpful. Only stating that things need to come together; generally the medical community is among the first to recognize the need for change. Combining their systems under a single operating standard would help not only them, but companies like Dell who sell into these business communities. Many hospitals and businesses are techno-schizoids. Europe in general is a real jungle. Something has got to give. If saturation equals noncompliant/noncommunicative systems - then something has to give and give quickly. Competition is increasing in all business frameworks; and thus the need for improved profits. Lower cost = higher margins; at least in ease of combining one platform with another. What is wrong with this view?