The highway, using fiber optics, may someday carry a wide range of computer information and advanced television services to businesses, research centers, schools and homes. Many technology experts argue that such a network is vital if the country is to remain competitive in the next century.
Predictor: Markoff, John
Prediction, in context:In a 1991 article for The New York Times, John Markoff writes:”The highway, using fiber optics, may someday carry a wide range of computer information and advanced television services to businesses, research centers, schools and homes. Many technology experts argue that such a network is vital if the country is to remain competitive in the next century … Until now, Internet has been used for scientific research. In the future, it will also carry corporate research and commercial data.”
Biography:John Markoff wrote or co-wrote “The High Cost of High Tech,” “Cyber Punk: Outlaws and Hackers on the Computer Frontier” and “Takedown: The Pursuit and Capture of America’s Most Wanted Computer Outlaw.” He also covered the computer industry and technology for the New York Times. (Author/Editor/Journalist.)
Date of prediction: June 1, 1991
Topic of prediction: Getting, Sharing Information
Subtopic: General
Name of publication: New York Times
Title, headline, chapter name: Making a Difference: A Passion for Networking
Quote Type: Direct quote
Page number or URL of document at time of study:
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