The year 1997 will usher in a new generation of Internet “idiot-proof” software. Although the new software will not be any easier to configure than current network software, it will prevent certain unsavory practices such as transmitting passwords in clear-text over the Internet, sending subscribe messages to entire mailing lists, and spamming.
Predictor: Auerbach, Karl
Prediction, in context:In a 1995 article for LAN magazine, Karl Auerbach and Chris Wellens cover the future of the Internet. They list 10 predictions for the year 1997. Following is the fifth of the 10: ”The year 1997 will usher in a new generation of Internet ‘idiot-proof’ software. Although the new software will not be any easier to configure than current network software, it will prevent certain unsavory practices such as transmitting passwords in clear-text over the Internet, sending subscribe messages to entire mailing lists, and spamming – which is Internet parlance for broadcasting messages to inappropriate multiple news groups and mailing lists.”
Date of prediction: October 1, 1995
Topic of prediction: Information Infrastructure
Subtopic: Language/Interface/Software
Name of publication: LAN Magazine
Title, headline, chapter name: Internet Evolution or Revolution?
Quote Type: Direct quote
Page number or URL of document at time of study:
http://web7.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/474/4/32555158w7/purl=rc1_ITOF_0_A17433050&dyn=6!xrn_21_0_A17433050?sw_aep=ncliveec
This data was logged into the Elon/Pew Predictions Database by: Anderson, Janna Quitney