ETRE Conference Monaco (1999): Part 3

This week, on the Computer Chronicles, we take you to Monte Carlo for the conclusion of a special three-part series on the 10th anniversary of the ETRE conference, the European Technology Roundtable and Exhibition. [Episode #1718, First broadcast: 1/18/2000] Linux Seen as a low-cost alternative to Windows, Linux is fueling tremendous growth in inexpensive servers and new Internet appliances. "Portal To Go" Many are seeing the world of the next decade as being one in which a variety of appliances take the place of today's general purpose PC. Oracle is moving in that direction with its new "Portal, To Go". NetZero ISP's may also offer free service because as your gateway to the Internet, they have lots of power. One example of such a ISP is Net Zero. MyWay.com MyWay.com is a new site that is pioneering a whole new level of intelligent customization. ICast.com ICast.com is one of a dozen startups positioning itself to become the first successful entertainment channel on the Web. GoTo.com One of the more innovative new web search engines is GoTo.com. The results you get don't depend on matches to key words or phrases, but on how much the various web sites have paid GoTo to get top ranking in your search results. http://archive.org/details/ETREEuro2000