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To: Jacob Snyder who wrote (85346)	11/1/2000 9:10:36 AM
From: Lynn	Respond to of 152472

Dear Jacob: Then what is the replacement technology? >The problem is simply that this concept (a low-earth-orbit satellite communications network) is an abandoned technology. For blocks of time I work in areas of the world with no phone lines (electricity, plumbing, post office, etc.). Getting a cell phone that enables me to call home periodically sounds very, VERY attractive to me. In fact, as my parents and other relatives get older, being able to get a cell phone that works over a satellite network (and solar cells to charge the battery) now makes the difference between me going into the field or saying, "Forget it, I'll spend the next few months in the PRO (Public Records Office, outside London)." If satellite networks are on their way out, does this mean there is/is going to be a land based replacement? Or, does this mean that some areas of the world are going to remain as "remote" as they have been for most this this and preceeding centuries? Regards, Lynn

To: Jacob Snyder who wrote (85346)	11/1/2000 9:38:17 AM
From: engineer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

Bullshit. YOu don't have a clue about this. Try working wiht Bernie for a week or two and perhaps you will understand.

To: Jacob Snyder who wrote (85346)	11/1/2000 10:10:02 AM
From: waverider	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 152472

Jacob, you are dead wrong on this one. ML may think G* has zero value (probably based more on the debt level than anything else), but the technology is real and it is needed. There is a demand. As people become more and more attached to their cell phones, the large areas in which cell service is NOT available will become more and more intolerable. That is where the sats will come in and where the analysts are missing the boat. Then there is data. Wanna buy some of my G* for $20?

To: Jacob Snyder who wrote (85346)	11/1/2000 1:25:48 PM
From: Trio	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 152472

RE: Demand. I went elk hunting last week just 30 miles from the captital of Idaho (Boise). I lost my cell signal less than five miles outside of town when I went behind a ridge. Furthermore, I was unable to regain a signal except when on top of the mountain with line of sight to where the tower is located. My point is that I would have paid extra to be able to call my family and check the market, especially if I were going for a week instead of a weekend. I don't know if G* will survive and profit or not, but there is a demand for the service. As others have noted, it appears to be a marketing/business model problem. Regards, TRIO