Dr. Kamel Hussein RAHOUMA Research Institute for Software Technology University of Salzburg JakobHaringerStr., 5 A-5020 Salzburg, Austria Tel: +43 662 8044 6771 Fax: +43 662 8044 6770 E-mail: [log in to unmask] Hello there: We are thinking of creating an internal network for our digital devices including computers & their peripherals, personal digital assistants (PDAs), televisions, VCRs, monitors, digital cameras, fax machines, cell phones, and even smart card readers. For doing that, we have the chance to choose from the different available connection technologies which can fit and match our purposes. This includes the technologies of Jini, Universal plug & play, CORBA, Bluetooth, JetSend-Jini proxy, Inferno, etc. Therefore, we would be very grateful to give us your suggestions regarding that matter. We appreciate that your suggestions include the main criteria which can be used to compare between the different connection technologies. This might include the required software, hardware, license fees, advantages, disadvantages, and pricing list for you technology. Also, it would be helpful to give us some plan(s) (brochure) for such a required network with the price list of the different essential elements). You can send this brochure by email, or fax, or onto my postal address. Finally, I hope t o hear from you as soon as you can. Thanks in advance and please do accept my best regards and wishes. Sincerely Yours Kamel Rahouma