> From: Michael Moyle
>
> Overall they seem to have thrown out MOST of what was WAP and replaced
> it with an iMode like architecture.
>
> Surely this means that WAP has in fact conceded to iMode.
>
> This perhaps also indicates that iMode is/was superior in a technical
> sence. If we look at iMode and WAP in terms of a solution for a real
> need, then which one was the best solution ?
This is essentially the WAP vs. imode discussion which is summarized
here: http://www.eurotechnology.com/imode/faq-wap.html
(this has been personally reviewed by the CEO of the Wapforum who
also discussed this issue with me per email).
Considering that the majority of today's wireless internet users are
imode users the decision you mention makes sense, see:
http://www.eurotechnology.com/imode/wirelessinternetusers.gif
My personal opinion is that these things are best decided by the markets
not by committees.
In Japan there is direct competition between WAP-based EZweb and imode
and J-sky, and you can directly read off from the subscriber numbers
which system is preferred by the market.
Gerhard Fasol
http://www.eurotechnology.com/
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Received on Fri Aug 24 08:59:56 2001
