At 18:29 +0200 29/06/00, Anthony Atkielski wrote:
>I don't understand why so much effort is expended on things like WAP when
>99% of the real world still doesn't have any access at all to the Internet,
>much less wireless access. And even of those who do, most have such slow
>connections that even download a simple test page is an ordeal.
Refreshing...
>
>I know it's not very sexy to drop the blue-sky toys, but doesn't anyone ever
>work on improving and democratizing existing infrastructure instead of
>widening the gap between what people really have and what looks cool in the
>lab?
Yes indeed. It would be interesting to know how many of us on this
list agree with you.
Yet again, as I just mentioned in an earlier post, isn't it a matter
regarding business models rather than technology?
What looks cool in the lab is quite often related to what is dear to
investors'eyes.
WAP is just such a thing, regardless of technical niceties : a closed
proprietary system built for a closed business model blessed with
himalayan piles of cash.
Is it healthy ? With the Internet spirit in mind, does anyone need to
dwell in the intricacies of gateways and so on to answer this
question ? I would suggest this daring task : when in doubt, reboot
your mindset.
best to all,
Gilbert Cattoire
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