The Internet fiesta : the mood changes

A mood change. Last year, the Internet fiesta was the one of the conquering Net economy. This year the Net economy has followed the Nasdaq's curve and 'dotcoms' are passing through a storm. On the one hand, this fourth Internet fiesta, which ended on Sunday has been more discreet than last year in the Alpes-Maritimes and didn't give rise to any special event in Sophia Antipolis. Moreover, this fiesta has particularly focused on culture, social matters and on-line education. Among the main themes of this 2001 edition, the question of Internet access for everyone and the one of broadband tariffs has emerged with the pressure put on France Telecom for the unlimited Internet access package.