web browsing cell phones (was Re: [geeks] A Real OS? )

[alex j avriette]

> A lot of the technology out there today is a solution in need of a 
> problem.  DO we *really* need web-browsing cell phones?

yes. it lets me read the wall street journal, wired, and reuters on the 
way to work. it also lets me shell into work when something is borked 
and i get a call. it also lets me talk to a friend whom i might be able 
to reach on irc but not by phone.

alex