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A vision for the future

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Name: Jeff Beatty

From: Missouri

Bio: Internet user, inventive mind. Biomedical equipment technician

Area of Expertise: Entrepreneur/Business Leader

Topic: Getting, Sharing Information

Headline: Space-Based System

Nutshell: The internet of the future is globally wireless and ultra fast.

Vision:

The internet will change dramatically over the next forty years. The primary web servers will end up in space. Special satellites will relay queries around the globe, rather than using land based systems. All transportation methods will be equipped with internet access. Voice activation will be dramatically improved, and using the internet will involve TALKING TO THE INTERNET. The internet will instantly break down language barriers by providing voice interactive translation. It will be amazing.

Date Submitted: November 10, 2004

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