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To: Scott C. Lemon who wrote (9229)	11/21/2000 12:18:04 AM
From: axial	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12823

Hello, Scott - Just curious...why do you think that 802.11b will attain such success, in view of the higher data rates of 802.11a? I realize that Bluetooth and 802.11b are not equivalents, but do you not suspect that Bluetooth, which is predicted to reach huge volumes (and therefore, low unit prices) will steal market share from 802.11b? Regards, Jim

To: Scott C. Lemon who wrote (9229)	11/21/2000 1:55:41 AM
From: elmatador	Respond to of 12823

Thanks for the posting Scott. wireline technologies such as DSL offer only higher rates. Wireless data offers -not only higher rates- but also the easy of use anywhere. Actually I am sending this message via dial up modem using a soviet analog telephone switch <vbg.

To: Scott C. Lemon who wrote (9229)	11/21/2000 9:24:29 AM
From: MikeM54321	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 12823

Re: Wireless LANs- 802.11x, Bluetooth, Intel Anypoint, etc.. Scott and/or Thread- Very nice posts Scott did over on the GG thread. I especially liked Scott's second one regarding his opinion of 802.11x. So much so, I thought I would reference here for those that may not have read it. Scott's 802.11x Opinion: Message 14535309 I happen to be posting while leaning against my couch via Intel's Anypoint wireless LAN. Sitting on the floor is starting to be one of my favorite places to work.<g> Intel has chosen to use their own standard because it's cheap($0 royalty). Albeit, very slow, I chose it because it's semi-idiot proof. And I figure since it was only a few hundred dollars, I would just throw it away if I couldn't get it to work. But I finally did get it to work with fantastic help from Intel's tech support department. I think the wireless LAN idea is a heck of an idea. But wireless LAN is sort of a misnomer because I see the technology being of more use to connect every consumer device in one's home to it. I think, but am not certain, this is more of the idea that 'Bluetooth' is following. Get not only desktops and laptops hooked up, but stereos, TVs, phones, headsets, refrigerators, etc. hooked up too. And of course, most companies involved in Bluetooth are on sale today. Atmel, Conexant, CTS, and also Lucent(I see by your post Lucent is also involved in 802.11b). In this light, what do you think of Bluetooth as a competitor to 802.11b? You mention Nokia as being interested in 802.11b. Do you think it's because their arch enemy Ericsson invented Bluetooth? Not knowing many details about the competing technologies-- I don't see many forecasts for 802.11x projections, but see Bluetooth projections all over the place. Wonder why this is? Is Bluetooth considered to be in the lead with regards to who is lined up to support it? Thanks. -MikeM(From Florida)