Several companies are releasing Newton software that will let you log on to your favorite online service like America Online or CompuServe. We will discuss more about Newton in 1994. Perhaps the real surprise is that you can now enter your local Montgomery Ward, Sears, or other mass merchandising store and buy a PC or Mac with processing power that's 100 times greater than some of the early mainframes. This happened with no fanfare but to think that computers have become as common place as refrigerators, ovens, and televisions, IS a big event. Personal computers are becoming as commonplace as VCR's.
Interactive TV is right around the corner.
Empowerment is the word. Now YOU decide what YOU want to see, and what information YOU want to bring into your home or office. America Online, CompuServe and GEnie all reduced their online costs in 93 making it cheaper to stay online. Unless you're a real power user that's less than your phone bill every month. Finally the Internet is opening up to all.