Brave new home.

Authors :: Romano, Mike
Source :: U.S. News & World Report. 04/05/99, Vol. 126 Issue 13, p60. 3p. 3 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: Describes efforts to develop computer systems which can control an entire house. Details about Microsoft's home of the future; Networking home appliances; Use of voice commands; Home operating system work by IBM and Sony; Views of Sony's Jim Bonan; Joint corporate venture called the Open Service Gateway Initiative; Desire to avoid needing to rewire a home. INSET: Round 5 and not much new, by Susan Gregory Thomas.