Word: virtually
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Varian also has a more dramatic worry. When the economy of a nation runs through little copper wires, when the efficiencies of IT are realized as a world of virtual transactions, virtual financial records and interconnected databases, isn't that rather thin ice? When the economy of the world's only superpower goes online, what happens if the system crashes? "The Internet is just basic communications infrastructure that creates huge benefits, but it also creates significant vulnerabilities to hackers, crackers and even terrorists," he says. "Computer security, I think, is a significant problem, and it's going to get worse...
...only one software product for your kids this year, make it the Encarta Reference Suite 2000 ($64 with rebate), which includes an encyclopedia, atlas and dictionary. I love the detailed, virtual tours of natural wonders (like volcanoes), ancient ruins (Pompeii) and picturesque cities (Prague). When it's time to get serious, the homework helper suggests essay topics, then shows how to research and organize a report. Kids can cut and paste information onto electronic "note cards" included in the program, then export them to a word processor for editing and arranging. In addition to the basic encyclopedia entries for each...
...speak much English. This is new to him." Before their kids left, parents checked the site for scheduling information, a list of activities and advice on cultural differences. There were some glitches along the way (at one point, the digital photo files weren't transmitting properly). But this new virtual connection between parent and school is a strong alternative to the paper memos Carson calls "backpack mail," about one-third of which never makes it home on any given...
...other popular Net portals. Bluefly's CEO, Ken Seiff, increased gross sales 140% in the past quarter to $1.1 million and attracted a $10 million investment from Soros Private Equity Partners. Without waiting for a profit, he has used the instant feedback that the Internet provides to renovate his virtual store, exploding his product images to 400% of what they were at the original website. Customers are now able to examine details, textures and colors on their computer screen before choosing and paying for their Nicole Miller dresses and Giorgio Armani shirts--all in less time that it took...
...Jammer Lammy for the Sony PlayStation ($35) lets players tap their game pad in time with the beat of progressively more complex sounds. (It's harder than you think.) For more of a story line, Lego Friends ($30, available mid-September) lets girls six and up form their own virtual band, compose songs and try to win a competition. Rock...