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A vision for the future

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Name: Larry Woodgeard

From: Georgia

Bio: Software Architect, former computer hardware designer

Area of Expertise: Technology Developer/Administrator

Topic: Communication

Headline: The Internet Will Splinter

Nutshell: The Internet will splinter into many private virtual networks combining individuals by business and interest.

Vision:

The Internet will evolve into many private virtual networks that combine individuals into organizations that have common business and personal interests. The security concerns of an open Internet will become too overwhelming to manage.

Date Submitted: November 10, 2004