Search

The article comments on the need to shift to interactive newspapers. Newspapers are well positioned to be a major part of the electronic superhighway. The good news is that newspapers are in the content business. The bad news is that newspapers face an uncertain future because over time, there will a decline in traditional print advertising revenue. Advertising will play a major role as newspapers adapt their information to new television, computer and telephone technology. Newspapers will probably see more revenue from subscription and user fees as new technology takes over.

Focuses on the concept of `nomadicity' that is available in the World Wide Web. Publication of `Nomadicity in the NII,' by the Cross Industry Working Team (XIWT); Formation of XIWT for the development of a common vision for the National Information Infrastructure (NII); Author's good reviews on `Nomadicity'; Web locations of XIWT's `Nomadicity' paper; Expression of encouragement to XIWT.

Reports on developments related to the electronic industries in the United States. Micro 2000 Inc.'s release of a new series of videotapes dedicated to educating computer repair technicians; Release of an expanded and comprehensive `White Paper' on the Global Information Infrastructure; MATHCOUNT Foundation's offer of a program for junior high school students.