New for 2005

[swhiting]

Hey everyone!

As the year is almost over, what do you think has been in 2004 and will be in 2005?

I think 2004 has enjoyed continued ecommerce support with more and more new and established businesses now turning to ecommerce as it now has far less barriers to entry.

2005 I think will see much more Voice over IP interest as people start to become more aware of the technology. Mobile internet application could also become more popular.

The search wars will start to hot up with MSN being pushed to rival Google and the other major search engines.

[1nzvestor]

Continued support for existing forums and a growth in visitor numbers.

A move away from the high street (as has been seen in recent months - with high street figures flat or falling in some sectors)

Another Labour election win (just) and more turmoil overseas.

[Martin]

(1) Increase in E-Commerce

(2) Tony Blair will not be Prime Minister late 2005 due to political pressure. (Also see (6))

(3) Intel, AMD or IBM will annouce new 5ghz processor built on dual-core tech.

(4) House Prices will stay the same until 2006

(5) Iraq will still be the main news everyday

(6) Britain will need to increase troop numbers as Americans shout about casualties.

(7) 1 Shell-LiveWIRE startup will hit the big time making 1 million in their first year

maybe, maybe not hey? lol.