I think the only way we will see packet radio in the future is if we can get the speeds above 9600 baud say 28.8 or even 56k at a cost that most hams can afford. If we could get speeds above 9600 a packet internet would be possible and I think it is about time we creat one because there is way too much bussness and ads and stuff one the net. Also the schools and collages are working on there own net isn't it about time amateurs and hobbyest get our own net. The only problem I seen in the past of doing this is the cost of phone lines between dialins etc.. but with high speed packet and high speed micro wave links bettween hubs this would not be a problem.