By 1997, buyers of networking software, frustrated with low-quality products, will demand that vendors provide proof of interoperability and adherence to protocol standards. Many vendors will lose sales as a result.
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 sixth of the 10: ”By 1997, buyers of networking software, frustrated with low-quality products, will demand that vendors provide proof of interoperability and adherence to protocol standards. Many vendors will lose sales as a result.”
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
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