Randall Shimizu wrote:
> 
> The web is far too dynamic for any
> one company to dominate and control it. But Google could very well
> capitalize on the need for increased bandwidth.The real upswing in bandwidth 
> will occur when people realize that
> video conferencing can occur on the web. Think of how much bandwidth
> full screen HD Video conferencing will require.

A full HD stream takes about 8Mbit.   Yes, applications are going to
drive bandwidth.   We should all move to S. Korea. :)  There will be a
day when you sit down at your TV and watch a movie being streamed to you
by your cable company, or a provider like google over IP.  You just
select it and watch it.  But it all requires bandwidth.
Look at the IPTV stuff, pretty slick.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/07/live-from-the-sony-ces-keynote/

Mark


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