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The Magic 8-Ball's Take on Tech in 2008

Posted by Zonk on from the just-as-reliable-as-the-other-articles dept.

PCWMike writes "It's that time of year again, when every website makes predictions about the future of technology. PCWorld is no exception, but tried to put a little humor into their prognostication by calling on a neutral third party: the magic 8-ball. '4. Open Software and Open Networks Will Dominate! Magic 8-Ball says: Ask again later. Open-source software meets open wireless networks, fostering an unbridled era of innovation and consumer freedom. Right? Well, maybe one day, but don't bet the bank on it in 2008.'"

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  1. Just remember by kitsunewarlock · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Whatever is coming in the future will be bleak, confusing and only serve to remind us how much better things were when we were children. Its been said since the beginning of civilization and therefore must be true.

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    Ginga no Rekshiya Mata Each page.
  2. Re:The predictions by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Insightful

    Hey! How come magic "eight" ball gives 10 distinct results???

  3. Well, it's an improvement over Dvorak's ramblings by jimicus · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Must say, it sounds like a distinct improvement over Dvorak's annual wrong-a-thon.