Dominant model for mass use of computing was Wintel based desktop/laptop connected by the wire to the net.
It is changing now. There is a choice. Deskotop/laptop still exists. But affordable access to WiFi and GSM (CDMA in the US) net connectivity makes use of more mobile devices attractive. These devices are available in many factors and great price range.
The future is not so nice for developers and software firms. There was one target platform. Not any more.
But on the other hand there are completely new classes of needs which can be fulfilled by software. So we have new niches.
Dominant model for mass use of computing was Wintel based desktop/laptop connected by the wire to the net.
It is changing now. There is a choice. Deskotop/laptop still exists. But affordable access to WiFi and GSM (CDMA in the US) net connectivity makes use of more mobile devices attractive. These devices are available in many factors and great price range.
The future is not so nice for developers and software firms. There was one target platform. Not any more.
But on the other hand there are completely new classes of needs which can be fulfilled by software. So we have new niches.