Internet theory prompts debate over the fate of modern publishing

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Berkeley economics professor Brad DeLong has predicted that the days of the printed word are numbered because of the Internet. According to DeLong, people will simply log online to read books and newspapers, since most publications already have their own Web sites. In addition, DeLong predicted that distance learning or studying using the Internet will replace the university. He cited the trend in the US wherein some universities are offering courses online. However, DeLong's predictions have been dismissed by others, saying the printed word will flourish alongside the Internet.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Electronic Publishing, All Other Publishers, Publishing, Publishing Industries, Publishing industry, Forecasts and trends, Distance education, DeLong, Brad

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New gold rush finds prospectors like Mr. Shi mining Silicon Valley

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A second gold rush is taking place in California, but this time the commodity is the idea of an Internet enterprise. Silicon Valley, CA., has fueled the dreams of many Asians who are willing to give up their lucrative careers back home just to make their fortune in Silicon Valley. A typical risktaker has impressive qualifications such as a degree in chemistry but this has no relation to his venture in the Internet. What motivates most of these Asians to leave their secure jobs is the thought that the Internet represents the next great window of opportunity.

Market information - general, Specialized Telecom Services, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Employment, Silicon Valley, Asians, Asians in the United States

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Some tech executives feel used by a lack of devices' friendliness

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Some high technology managers are not comfortable with new devices such as personal digital assistants or cellular telephones with high-tech features. One such person is Richard Li, founder of Star TV and presently the chairman and chief executive of Pacific Century Group, a Hong Kong-based company with real estate, insurance and Internet access activities. Li believes that people in the US have more spare time to learn about the complexities of high tech devices which people in Asia have much less tolerance for because of less available time.

Product information, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Executives, Li, Richard

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