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Article: Step into multimedia. (Computer Sense) (Column)
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- Communication World
- Article date:
- November 1, 1992
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Multimedia is taking baby steps in some arenas, giant steps in others, but it's clearly moving into all corners of computing. If you're not already, you will be using it eventually.
Multimedia weighed in as a U.S. $626 million business in 1991. In five years, it's expected to be a $12 billion business. By that time, some experts predict multimedia will revolutionize home communication to the same extent as the VCR.
Right now, the business sector is the fastest growing market. It already has taken the lead in innovative approaches to education and training. It's having a noticeable effect on merchandising and public information.
Actually, you're ...