How will technology, including software reference products, play a role in helping kids with their education?
Guggenheimer: Obviously, education is a major focus for kids, and computers are great tools both for having fun and for learning. Software like the Encarta Reference Suite 2001 helps kids do their homework faster by giving them access to the information they need. In conjunction with the Internet and the connected home, students can browse the Web, so even if you bought the Encarta CD or the DVD a year ago you can always have the latest information. Other technologies for students include the Microsoft Reader with ClearType display technology, which in the future will let them download books they need for homework so that they can easily and clearly read them on a screen. PressPass: It sounds as though visitors to the Microsoft Home in New York will see technology being used creatively in every room — including the bedroom. Guggenheimer: That’s right. In the master bedroom, generally, you want to relax and unwind from the day. However, there may be times when you need access to inform
