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To: Scrapps who wrote (15898)	6/7/1998 12:24:00 PM
From: Moonray	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 22053

Scrapps, cable modems as the "best" solution for most people, yes. As said, Y2K and beyond. I look for internet video as the spark to ignite faster communication demand. Cable Modem sales should start to slack off when "half the block" is on cable and the speed starts to decrease. An unknown is what the affect of Internet2 will be on businesses and consumers. Moonray, I see your sticking with cable modems...going to be hard with these other choices which cover all aspects...like dial-up as Derek mentioned.... These modem wars are a lot like Derek's Jazz vs Dick Smith's Bulls. There are many battles along the way and we probably won't know until the end of the series who has had the "best" gear. While one can clearly see that these are two of the best clubs in the NBA, one can not discount the aspect that a better club like the Miami Heat with new gear may come along in the subsequent year and knock the heck out of 'um.<g> o~~~ O

To: Scrapps who wrote (15898)	6/7/1998 12:24:00 PM
From: drmorgan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 22053

Scrapps, great article! The only thing that is not clear to me is how Sprint is going to tie ION into those little wires running into our houses that the local phone company owns. Sure the industry was deregulated years ago but I still have no choice in who provides phone service to me. They talk of all this super high bandwith and voice capabilities and how the current telecommunications infrastructure is outdated but unless they can provide ION through some wireless system to my house I don't see how it will be cost effective until Sprint can directly compete with the RBOC's and the wire they own. It's a great technology but keeping the antiquated voice network is what the RBOC's want and will fight for. Just more reason why I absolutely despise the RBOC's! GO SPRINT!