[Vo]:The Evolving Internet

2013-02-02 Thread Terry Blanton
What's the next big thing?  Stream-browsing:

http://www.wired.com/opinion/2013/02/the-end-of-the-web-computers-and-search-as-we-know-it

It's almost like a sixth sense.



Re: [Vo]:The Evolving Internet

2013-02-02 Thread Harry Veeder
On Sat, Feb 2, 2013 at 2:44 PM, Terry Blanton hohlr...@gmail.com wrote:
 What's the next big thing?  Stream-browsing:

 http://www.wired.com/opinion/2013/02/the-end-of-the-web-computers-and-search-as-we-know-it

 It's almost like a sixth sense.


quote
Does this sort of precise control limit the serendipitous nature of
the web? In a way, yes. But it’s about time: “Bring me what I want” is
almost always more useful than “Let me rummage around and see what I
can find.” No matter how fast it seems, most search is a waste of
time. In a way, we are using time (i.e., the time-based structure) to
gain time.

ahem...he can speak for himself.
This guy obviously does not enjoy visiting places like used book
stores or junk yards.


Harry