Whether it represents their future, specifically, depends on a number of factors. One basic and very widespread misconception about the World Wide Web and the Internet concerns its user base. In fact, the Web's most likely users are already there, or will be soon. And the users, while highly desirable, are not an ideal audience for every type of product or service. Most are males who are professionals or head their own businesses.
Women remain less interested in personal computer-oriented services, including the Web.
To a limited extent, yes. Other groups may be more of a hard sell. More than likely, Mainstream users will remain somewhat resistant to the Web. One major reason is that they don't want to tie up their phone, nor do they want to purchase a second phone line. Instead, they currently prefer to get their news and other information on a passive, TV-style basis.