With the open technology standards of the Internet, however, Microsoft will face a very different business.

His father is a telecommunications consultant who specializes in technology standards.

"There are key elements in this report that could be used to shape national policies on technology standards."

The technology standards of the Internet are the foundation for these multipurpose networks.

But most of the technology standards embraced by the largely consumer-focused Internet industry have long been in place.

The low technology standards caused significant health risks to the miners.

Apply it to technology standards, to business strategies, to philosophies of life.

The larger issue in the debate is whether a Government-endorsed technology standard will speed the development of a new industry or hurt it.

The economics of wireless is still unclear and technology standards are not yet in place.

Competing technology standards in wireless is one source of industry uncertainty.