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tw · 10-28-2003, 08:58 PM

I have a problem with an implied premise of this discussion. Apparently we are still thinking in terms of a computer box. Yes, maybe in the next five years. But already even Intel is redistributing its bets on variations. For example, who is now becoming the dominant processor in cell phones? But this means even the conventional IO channels (keyboard, mouse, etc) must be obsoleted. Why would the box with an OS remain standard technology? And why would a new OS be a breakthrough technology?

There are some problems. Third generation cell phone technology may not be up to the task. IP6 which should have been implemented for the next wave of internet technology has all but been put on hold. IOW I don't know how many years is considered the future or next wave. But I do think all this OS contraversy is but a minor stepping stone in progress - and not a major next wave.

BTW, we do know that next year will probably see the first optical 'disk' (sic) drive. Is that a next wave or breakthrough?

10-28-2003, 08:58 PM	#10
tw Read? I only know how to write. Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 11,933	I have a problem with an implied premise of this discussion. Apparently we are still thinking in terms of a computer box. Yes, maybe in the next five years. But already even Intel is redistributing its bets on variations. For example, who is now becoming the dominant processor in cell phones? But this means even the conventional IO channels (keyboard, mouse, etc) must be obsoleted. Why would the box with an OS remain standard technology? And why would a new OS be a breakthrough technology? There are some problems. Third generation cell phone technology may not be up to the task. IP6 which should have been implemented for the next wave of internet technology has all but been put on hold. IOW I don't know how many years is considered the future or next wave. But I do think all this OS contraversy is but a minor stepping stone in progress - and not a major next wave. BTW, we do know that next year will probably see the first optical 'disk' (sic) drive. Is that a next wave or breakthrough?