The future looks bright for electronic bulletin board systems.
Predictor: Eager, Bill
Prediction, in context:In his 1994 book “The Information Superhighway Illustrated,” Bill Eager writes about his view of the future:”The future looks bright for electronic bulletin board systems. New hardware and software enable BBS operators to handle an increasing number of users and provide access to the Internet. FreeNets epitomize the democratic use of electronic information. They provide a valuable service not only to members of a community, but to other travelers on the Information Superhighway.”
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
Title, headline, chapter name: Chapter 7: Electronic Bulletin Board Systems
Quote Type: Direct quote
Page number or URL of document at time of study:
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