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Cringely's 2006 Results, 2007 Predictions
Underpants writes "Bob Cringely posts the results of his 2006 predictions (only 69% successful, so Bob is sad). He also lists his calls for 2007; none are particularly shocking, but some are at least interesting. 2007 predictions from the article: '4) No one DRM technology emerges as the winner and the RIAA begins to back off as it loses a few legal cases. Still, no Internet-only song wins a Grammy or is even recognized as existing. 9) Zune 2.0 appears, isn't brown, but still nobody buys it. 10) The year the net crashed (in the USA). Video overwhelms the net and we all learn that the broadband ISPs have been selling us something they can't really deliver.'"
14) Remember outsourcing and offshoring? That tide turns for a bunch of reasons but mainly because a new class of CEOs will say the old class of CEOs was filled with idiots. it only takes a fifteen year old to realize that if there aren't any worthwhile jobs in a country, the population won't be able to buy any of the shiny goods produced, cheaply made in countries with poor labor standards or not. One can only hope that this new class of CEOs will kill their masters and usurp the throne quickly. Again, I can only hope this prediction comes true, but then again, if i can buy my DVD player for $.65 at wal-mart, it doesn't matter if i have a real job, or any hope of having a real job. Oh well, i guess we can let "the invisible hand" decide. Kudos to domestic employment--it's more expensive, but it's worth it.
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