The law moved us much closer to a day when we'll all pay each time we want to read, view or hear anything. The Internet stock bubble not only didn't deflate, it kept expanding. Then, toward the end of the year, Wall Street and day traders alike went over-bonkers for anything related in any way to the Linux phenomenon. Yes, some of these stocks are going to be valuable in five or 10 years. But all too many will be worthless.
Greater fools are in greater demand than ever.
Don't be one in 2000. Which reminds me. On Friday, the final day of this eventful year, I'll offer some quirky predictions for the next one.