Combined with the latest Internet browsers, the World Wide Web promises to make the Internet a comfortable environment for everyone, including computer-phobic people.
Predictor: Eager, Bill
Prediction, in context:In his 1994 book “The Information Superhighway Illustrated,” Bill Eager writes about his view of the future:”The key to a successful search is to learn which tool will offer the best results for the specific search. Combined with the latest Internet browsers, the World Wide Web promises to make the Internet a comfortable environment for everyone, including computer-phobic people.”
Biography:Bill Eager, an Internet marketing pioneer, wrote many books about the field, including the best-sellers “The Information Payoff” and “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Online Marketing.” He was also known for his presentations and workshops about technology at national conferences. (Entrepreneur/Business Leader.)
Date of prediction: January 1, 1994
Topic of prediction: Getting, Sharing Information
Subtopic: General
Name of publication: The Information Superhighway Illustrated
Title, headline, chapter name: Chapter 11: Finding What You’re Looking For
Quote Type: Direct quote
Page number or URL of document at time of study:
Page 141
This data was logged into the Elon/Pew Predictions Database by: Cooley, Theresa M.