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C|net takes a look at what changes might be made to the PC in the coming years, as Intel explains its vision at its Developer Forum. Among the items set to take hold next year are more compact and stylish case designs, as well built-in wireless networking — features that Macs have touted for years. From the more technical standpoint, Intel expects 8x AGP slots, USB 2.0, and serial-ATA hard drives will be standard by the second-half of 2003.

Apple has published two new Hot News features explaining theunique use of Macs in creative and professional environments. The TonyAward-winning ActorsTheatre in Louisville, Kentucky uses three Power Macs and an iMac toproject pre-recorded digital actors on stage, which allows three actors toplay 40 different roles in a live performance of Skakespeare’s Macbeth.