Covers WallStreet's assessment of the two companies. As Net Ids , WebWeek, February 1997 Looks at the use of cryptography-enabled smart cards in the near future. This survey demonstrates the insecurity of the internet. It makes recommendations regarding internal firewalls, moving firewalls and internal encryption. This article focuses on how search engines work.
Consumers get online for free, the time is paid by marketers who sell advertisements on the service.
Smart ads leave the concept of linking behind Advertising Age, February 1997 Looks at how consumers can interact with ads without leaving the host site. Discusses ads that appear when the browser navigates from one page to another. Examines PointCasts lead in push technology, also discusses a rating system for the web. Looks at the players in the push market, distinguishes between technology providers and content providers. Discusses new standards that bring to question the longevity of the browser.