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To: KYA27 who wrote (5883)	1/26/1999 6:24:00 PM
From: Climber	Respond to of 21876

Let's be clear here, KYA. You are re-posting -- without attribution -- a column from the Fabulous Market Babe. The original can be found at: fabmktbabe.com Just setting the record straight, Climber

To: KYA27 who wrote (5883)	1/26/1999 6:29:00 PM
From: George the Greek	Respond to of 21876

Regarding photonics: Certainly, the basic enabling elements such as lasers, detectors, and fiber are all interesting, and developments and refinement of these have definitely pushed optical network performance (such as (1) bandwidth performance, through dense wavelength division multiplexing [DWDM], and (2)longer-distance error-free higher data rate performance benefitting from better laser and fiber tech). Bell Labs always put out PR on reaching the next new plateau ahead of the competition. But I find the photonic switching fabric to be the most interesting. This allows switching of photonic signals in optical form, without the need for optical-to-electrical and electrical-to-optical conversions into and out of switch ports. Very cool technology. Bell Labs was doing serious "big R" Research last I heard. Caveat: I have no in depth knowledge of this, nor the state-of-the-art, nor any knowledge of how fast photonic switching is moving to the marketplace George

To: KYA27 who wrote (5883)	1/26/1999 6:30:00 PM
From: Climber	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21876

By the way, KYA, as long as your re-posting someone else's column, you might include this comment that you left off: "In wrapping this all up, let me make one final point. Within the realm of data networking, it is very important to note that the field which possesses such overwhelming growth potential both now and far into the future, is able to support not one but two dominant players, LU and CSCO, as well as a host of smaller companies." Again, setting the record straight, Climber