WELCOME November 1, 1999 Issue

To Our Readers

Russ Gerber

THE GROWTH CURVE of technology is a bit shy of straight up. Advancements in microprocessing over the years have fueled the development of everything from coffee makers to cell phones to a booming economy sector. Web sites, e-mail, cars with on-board computers, laptops, electronic banking, you name it. The world as we knew it has changed.

Some are wondering if the high-tech engine that's driving all this change is racing out of control. Many people work more hours than ever before, especially since fax machines and e-mail now stretch office time into the home. Some who believed they would eventually have lots of leisure time on their hands are wondering when they can take a vacattion or even get to household chores.

But others have a different perspective. They see technology as servant rather than master. Rosalie Dunbar, interviewer for our Cover Story, heard from several people who are staying abreast of technological advancements: a professor of computer science who is also a software developer; the manager of an information technology department; an individual responsible for program management in the software development division of a major computer maker; and an independent computer consultant with an international clientele. Ms. Dunbar reports on how these people keep technology in the right perspective—and how you can, too. Also, this week's editorial focuses on a specific aspect of today's technology revolution—the Internet frontier.

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