As we develope plans for this first global collaborative project, we knew that connected digital-media devices would be the thread connecting all of the content. Indeed, for years, we've recognized the opportunity arising from the trend toward "convergence." As the global network evolves to carry all types of digital media, manufacturers are shipping devices of all sizes, shapes, and capabilities to a receptive worldwide consumer base. Lately, however, I've noted some alarmist articles, in both the trade press and the major business publications, that miss the true impact of convergence, drawing terribly wrong con- clusions about the future of the computer, consumer-electronics, and communication markets.
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