September 1997 / Inbox

GUI, NUI, and CUE	I agree that we're approaching a revolution in the design of the GUI ("Good-Bye, GUI -- Hello, NUI," July).
Why Claudia Schiffer Doesn't Do Data Modeling	I always look forward to your magazine because I can learn a lot from the articles.
Slay by the Rules	"Play by the Rules" (June) was an excellent overview of business rules.
No Code, No Coin	After reading about the benefits of getting a digital ID and cybermoney ("Who Goes There?," June), I downloaded the CyberCash wallet.
Don't Worry About the Government?	Re: Mark Schlack's editorial, "RIP: Anonymous User" (June): I've been working in the computer-security industry for about 13 years, and I, too, believe that the government needs to resist mandating additional requirements on Internet transactions.
56-Kbps Modem Problems	Although Robert L. Hummel's conclusions were sound, his "How Fast Is a 56-Kbps Modem?
Creative Mapping Tricks	In July's Inbox, Satyam Bheemarasetti says that "most Windows programs must install some files under C:\WINDOWS.
Help for the Year 2000	Nice article on the year-2000 problem ("Double Zero," July).
Fixes	Contrary to what was said in "Web Applications at Your Service" (July), Lotus Domino Server 4.5a provides POP3 services.

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