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A vision for the future

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Name: Jim Farris

From: New Mexico

Bio: Science Fiction Author

Area of Expertise: Author/Editor/Journalist

Topic: General, Overarching Remarks

Headline: From the 19th to the 20th, from the 20th to the 21st

Nutshell: Things will be utterly different.

Vision:

The current structure of the internet is limited by the undelying technology and the assumptions of that technology. Bandwidth is low, and the assumed transfers are text and simple graphics. However, as technology improves and a new generation of engineers approaches the problem, this may change. Three-dimensional virtual interfaces and interactive virtual reality environment may become the norm for "web browsing" within a century – perhaps less.

Date Submitted: November 10, 2004

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