Jon Medlinsky

A member of the Philip Greenspun's Homepage community since January 10, 1999

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January 10, 1999, on Collaboration Machines:
Hello, the concept of a browser in every room was certainly backed up by the 1999 Las Vegas consumer electronics show where compaq, diamond and cisco (among many other companies) announced a commitment to the "home network" concept. i am (and have been for several years) a big believer in this concept, and feel that Tut Systems rj-11 based 1 mb/sec ethernet is a major break through for mainstream adoption. I think the next major obstacle to overcome is an inexpensive easy-to-use server/router. basically a device that would distribute internet access from the main pipe and allow file sharing, print sharing and other LAN type activites. This new poduct will most probably be located near televisin, as televission has become the hearth (or center) of the american home. In addition, the cable line or satelite dish will probably be the most popular form of high bandwidth internet access, and obviously these lines allready come to the television. I am a dedicated webtv user (also a w...