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A husband shares his experiences of dealing with the shift in his wife's attention from him to their son. It was observed that when the baby arrives, the wife tends to focus more on the child instead of the husband, which is disorienting to men. The challenges of fatherhood are discussed.

The article looks into the rise and fall of the information technology (IT) industry from spring 1999 to December 2000. It describes the significant growth of Internet businesses and the way the New Economy concept was reflected on stock options. Topics explored also include the establishment of a technology startup firm by Stanford University dropouts, the interest of venture capitalists in Internet companies, and the peaking of the NASDAQ stock market index.

The article presents several chief executive officers (CEO) and other officials in the technology industry in the U.S. as of late November 2000, and their lucky stories in business. According to Internet advertising firm DoubleClick's Jeremy Cicurel, his interview with company chief executive officer (CEO) Kevin Ryan saved him from possible death. The other featured individuals include venture capitalist Arno Penzias, Tim Wilson of SolutionInc., and Jim Clark of Netscape.

The article features Rob Wrubel, chief executive officer (CEO) of Internet company Ask Jeeves. Topics discussed include the importance of management's ability to communicate with employees, Wrubel's career background as a journalist and impact of expansion on a company's business operations. Comments by Wrubel about his company's business operations are presented.

An interview with Moore's Law author Gordon Moore and Metclafe's Law author Bob Metclafe is presented. Topics covered include the impact of Moore's Law, the disclaimed ownership of Moore and Metclafe on the two defining laws of technology to which their respective names are affixed, and Moore's views on quantum dots technology, biological circuit technology and DNA computing technology. It also discusses the incremental limits on Metclafe's Law.

The article discusses the development of Windows 2000 operating system of Microsoft, a software developer firm founded by Bill Gates. Topics covered include the involvement of 5,345 full-time workers in the creation of the software, the teams working on the project, including program management, localization, developer and testing groups, the identification of computer bugs by a team led by Scott Emmons, and how a team of developers led by Iain McDonald fixes the bugs.

The article focuses on the adoption by the book industry in the U.S. of electronic (e)-commerce in 1999. Topics discussed include the decision of Scribe's Perch owner Karen Weyant to close her bookstore and become a web-based vendor of used and out-of-print books, the partnership of booksellers with web search engines, and the development of the web site Advanced Book Exchange. Also mentioned are the features of the sites owned by online booksellers Amazon.com Inc. and Barnes & Noble Inc.

Microsoft Corp. is constantly testing for, and fixing, program errors in Windows 2000, its new operating system, before its estimated release in late 1999. More than 4000 computers in 70 labs test the product. Scott Emmons and Landy Wang are among Microsoft's employees who meet daily to strategize about how to correct errors found each day. Windows 2000 contains nearly 30 million lines of source code.

An interview with GGG, a fictional consultant to high-technology industry executives, is presented. Background is presented on several corporate blunders committed by senior executives in the high-technology industry and which are being blamed on GGG. Topics discussed include GGG's preference to remain anonymous and his comments about reports that his advice has caused more bad than good results.

Profiles five individuals whose lives were improved or saved by biotechnology. Alfred Smith; Suzanne Krupskas; Floyd Nichols; Shirley Michaelsen; Dick Belmont.

This article focuses on a business model developed by partners Peter Thiel and Max Levchin to market the digital money software of their startup Confinity. It discusses their money virus PayPal and their partners in this project, which include Nokia Ventures and Deutsche Bank Tech Ventures, as well as the company's problem on winning consumer trust.

The article focuses on things being brought by Bob Conti, chief operating officer and senior vice president of sales and marketing consultancy firm, The Alexander Group, during his business trips. Gadgets and things being brought by Conti include a cell phone, a laptop computer and an official airline guide directory. It also discusses Conti's Rules of Engagement that help him during commercial flights.

The article focuses on the marketing mentality among Internet companies, and mentions the success of the marketing campaign by Internet firm Hotjobs.com and a comment from commercial web site Priceline about making a profit.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses a group photograph of workers working on the Windows 2000 operating system.

An interview with Dell Computer vice chairman Kevin Rollins is presented. When asked about how Dell stayed dynamic, Rollins refers to the use of data-driven analysis, order and discipline helped Dell determine where it should be and what direction to take. He also talks about Dell's business competitions, the direct sales model and mass customization used in Dell, and Dell's move of determining their greatest fear and trying to embrace their fear.

The article features several journalists in the U.S. and their views on the Year 2000 problem (Y2K ) that might be caused by the computer industry worldwide, including "New York Times" technology writer John Markoff, "Wall Street Journal" technology columnist Walt Mossberg, and "Economist" magazine West Coast bureau chief Adrian Woodridge.

Offers news briefs on high technology industries and computers for August 1998. Motorola computer chip used in the Cybernetic Parachute Release System from Airtec put to the test; Microsoft software feature the `adaptive user-interface'; Investment in CityScape on speculation from an initial public offering for web site company CitySearch.

Interviews Jim Sachs, who started Softbook Press, and has worked toward creating an electronic book. Details about SoftBook, which lets users plug into the Internet and download scientific papers, company memos and other information; The simplicity of the product; His comments about people's reactions to the product; What some people suggested that he add to the product design; The difficulty of staying simple; Thoughts about what happens if people do not design with simplicity in mind.

The article explains why startup company employees will benefit from the tax-free Roth Individual Retirement Arrangement through the purchase of company shares.

The article presents information on the California Surf Museum in Oceanside, California, which celebrates the sport of surfing and has Ric Riavic as its curator.

Discusses the production of 'Forbes' magazine's so-called Big Issue. The authors who wrote essays in response to the question 'What is true?'; Impact of the digital age on the concept of truth; Introduction of essays by John Updike, Pico Iyer, Molly Ivins, and others.

Focuses on California-based Staging Techniques, a firm that does lighting for special events. Projection of giant advertisements onto the sides of buildings; Need of online companies for exposure; Equipment used for the unique advertising approach.

The article reflects on some issues that concern the business community in the U.S. Details are given about getting several Microsoft employees who are working on the Windows 2000 software project to pose for a group photograph. An attempt has been made to rate public speakers in the high technology industry. Artist Al Hirschfeld was asked to illustrate the theater criticism of speeches by such notable people as Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds.

Features the Web browsers software companies, Opera Software, Bigfoot and MediaLive companies. Features of the site; Web address; Registration cost; Information on the software packages.

Tells how Jeffrey Bonar, chairman of Guidance Technology, knew when his company was in trouble. Employee talk of trading stock options for soda.