ing codes that the program actually consists of. Given the Net’s history of nearly impenetrable commands and procedures, and the trend in today’s software to hide complexity behind usable interfaces, this capability is essential if the Net is to become a mainstream set of applications.Have we or will we be affected by the World Wide Web and does this play a part in what the future may hold? Due to the needs and requirements necessary for the World Wide Web, we haveseen, and will see, the Electronic’s Industry grow and expand. We currently use the Web for graphical design of information, dissemination of research (the original purposeof the Internet and the Web proposal), browsing and ordering products, client andcustomer support, and the display of creative art.For any technology, it’s impossible to predict the future. No sooner are the predictions made than the technology develops unexpected adherents and unforeseen uses. This was the case with Sarnof and the television. But trends can count for something, and the Web has revealed nothing if not a series of trends toward future use. Let us at look some current use’s and present some ideas to be explored.Publishing: A wide range of publishers have already appeared on the Web. Selected articles from newspapers, magazines, and special groups are common place. Soon everything ranging from children’s books to full magazines.Voting: With the White House and other governments accessing and providing information(FEDWORLD) 11, it seems only a matter of time until the Web can be used for voting. Live Entertainment: With the Web, entertainment can be interactive. Why not visit a comedy club on amateur night in another state where you can participate with your own material. We can now view video on the Web but much like television it is presentational only.News: The problem with today’s newsgroups is that we get the news they want us to have. With the Web ...
