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To: JohnG who wrote (31352)	5/31/1999 3:09:00 PM
From: Tlac	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 152472

Perhaps in 10 or 20 years we will all look back on the PC error as a 20 year transition period which led to the creation of a huge world wide wireless network connecting wireless devices to servers through the net. GULP! (Just when I thought my projected Rev Growth rates where getting close.) Kelly

To: JohnG who wrote (31352)	5/31/1999 5:16:00 PM
From: w molloy	Respond to of 152472

CTXS - 5) I personally disagree with your thought that the concept would require data rates greater than 3G could provide. I see leaving the software and the data on the servers. People would simply receive by phone information--the software distilled essence of input data and the huge data base on the servers. Leave the data and the software out in cyberspace--just provide me the information I ask for a) accurately b) any time c) any place d) on a timely basis c) on a subscription basis(forget software and data base management & pay someone else to do it). When I referred to data, I meant the information you asked for. Check out the connectivity specifications for Thin Clients available from outfits like BDLS. I don't have the figures to hand, but I would be surprised if the link was less than 1Mbps. Anything less than that and thngs would run real slow... Everyting you mentioned is technically feasible today. However, feasible doesn't equate to useable, or affordable. Maybe in 10 - 20 years we will see devices like retinal displays and sophisticated voice recognition commonly available in portable devices. BTW - simple voice recognition will be available in 'phones this year from a certain Korean manufacturer.