But consumers wanted to share broadband and didn't care about sharing files and printers. So neat products sat on store shelves waiting for broadband to take hold. Now that it has, the real fun begins. Sign up for the Net. Worker newsletter and get all the columns sent to your inbox each week.
Trouble is, the technology debate is dead-tired old.
But if you're looking for entertainment or want to join the fun, check out the forum. There's blood all over the walls in there. HomeRF is dead, but like a zombie, it doesn't seem to know it. Industry zealots go on and on about voice codecs and how superior the technology is for residential use. HomeRF proponents have promised higher speeds and industry support for years.