Bill Gates speaks at the Institute of Directors and presenting future technology

The video discusses the benefits of business communication through messages sent to many people within an organization. It highlights the consumer market's future with pay-per-view technology, allowing users to access information and entertainment on demand. The video also explores the evolution of TV browsing with remote controls and introduces a live computer demonstration showcasing a new interface for selecting and ordering movies.

What is one of the main advantages of sending messages within an organization?

• It reduces the need for meetings.

• It allows for private conversations.

• It helps in sharing new initiatives with a large audience.

• It ensures messages are encrypted.

What is the defining application in the consumer market discussed in the video?

• Online shopping

• Social media

• Video conferencing

• Pay-per-view

How do optic fiber networks change the way people access entertainment?

• They require expensive equipment to operate.

• They make traditional TV remotes obsolete.

• They allow users to choose any movie or TV show on demand.

• They limit the number of available channels.

What feature makes the new TV systems appealing to users who like to browse?

• High subscription fees

• Limited channel options

• Complex navigation menus

• Easy-to-use computer interfaces

What makes ordering content on new TV systems straightforward?

• The requirement of a high-speed internet connection

• The presence of attractive graphics and a single screen for information

• The use of traditional remotes

• The need for a fancy computer