" 5. Portable Servers - Say what? Oh yeah, get ready
for this: Portable Servers. I've written articles on this and now
it will happen from commercial sources. Truly portable services on
portable servers. You'll be able to provide services to any group,
anywhere, any time with these. Want to have a LAN party at a
Community Center? Take your WiFi-enabled portable server and get to
it.
"6. Embedded Systems - This is one area that will enjoy quantum
leaps of innovations in the coming year. Embedded Linux systems
will power microwave ovens, regular ovens, sprinkler systems,
robotic maids, and much more. Get ready for the embedded
revolution"