Look, I don't want to come across as judgmental but it is a known fact that many aspects of human society across all cultures have problems with their ethics and moral codes. I am just using China as an example because I am a great believer in uniting, egalitarian power of Internet. I have this strange feeling in my stomach that eventually oppressive ideologies will have to topple and fall as people become more informed about life's possibilities, and more connected to true oneness of world. Ironically, I believe Internet is means for all this to become a reality.

Another incredible part of this site is all information relating to reporters and plights and ordeals they go through when attempting to share truth, even losing their lives in process. The Electronic Frontier Foundation, particularly its blogging section http://www.eff.org/bloggers/ is another site that is dedicated to freedom of speech for all people who want to express themselves on Internet. Or check out World Association of Newspapers http://www.wan-press.org/ who has a different perspective on current events, as they focus on what happens to news bringers themselves.

Are you a believer that one-day world can come together as one? If you are, speak your mind; Internet is a great place to share your point of view. Let everyone know how you feel about this situation. I have a Chinese friend who says that controlling 1.4 billion people isn't as easy as you might think and that current system is functioning OK. OK is OK but I think it's about time humanity started to use a larger percentage of these huge brains we have. The first step is making sure that everyone gets their fair say, without fear of being pushed around by those few who often abuse power they have been given.

Web conferencing applications have now reached a sophisticated level. Going beyond brief of providing a virtual meeting place, some applications now provide fully interactive capabilities, document and file sharing and ability to communicate with not just one, but hundreds of participants at same time.

Where Does The Future Lie?

Of course, refinement of web conferencing applications is ongoing. As a relatively new phenomenon, there is plenty scope for developers to enhance and improve their software packages. The needs of businesses are constantly changing and shift in trend towards home rather than office-based employment will place a higher demand still for virtual meeting facilities.

It is hard to predict future of web conferencing. There are so many avenues this exciting technology could explore. The popularity of mobile technology - cell phones, laptops and hand-held computers, for example - provide software developers with new challenges. An increasingly mobile workforce demands software that will work for them rather than them having to work round technology.

The web conferencing market place is become increasingly competitive and providers will have to stay ahead of game in order to survive. As it increases in popularity as a means of communication, users will become more demanding in terms of sophistication of software they are using. With so many routes web conferencing technology can take it will be interesting to see diverse range of software solutions on hand to solve communication problems of global business community of future.