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To: Glenn T who wrote (4720)	1/24/1999 7:07:00 PM
From: E. Davies	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 29970

If the T/TCI deal does not happen ATHM will take a deep plunge until everyone realizes its no big deal after all. ATHM doesnt need T, they have done just fine without them so far. While I'm posting--- I just realized today something that probably lots of people have realized all along. I think that the first "killer app" for broadband is going to be something very mundane: Simulataneous access for multiple computers. Imagine: The kids with thier iMac doing research for homework (HA-yeah right- try playing interactive games or hacking into the NSA), dad checking the news and the stocks, and mom chatting with a gardening club all at the same time. (Sorry for the stereotyping, but I just wanted to show how "mainstream america" this is). Easy with broadband, impossible with a 56k modem. Computers are cheap and getting cheaper every day. Does anyone know the % of homes with multiple computers today and any projections for the future? Does anyone know the % of homes that have internet access today and the projections? I'll bet 95% of homes with multiple computers will sign up for broadband. Eric