While we are still in the process of defining what is Web 2.0, pundits are beginning to postulate what will constitute Web 3.0. A thorough study of the complete article sited below brings us to the unavoidable conclusion that all scenarios postulated require abundant ever expanding bandwidth at low cost.

“In May 2006, Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web stated:

‘People keep asking what Web 3.0 is. I think maybe when you’ve got an overlay of scalable vector graphics - everything rippling and folding and looking misty - on Web 2.0 and access to a semantic Web integrated across a huge space of data, you’ll have access to an unbelievable data resource.’ (Gimme The Scoop)

Of course, the complete post has several more chiming in besides Mr. Berners-Lee. As for the Third Pipe viewpoint, Web 3.0 will not happen without a Third Pipe. With Web 2.0 we are beginning to view the Web as a utility where capacity should grow to meet demand without rationing. In order for Web 3.0 to become possible, we must first have free and open competition with a growing list of access providers instead of the entrenched duopoly that stifles innovation and limits growth.