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Cellphone buzz mars TiEcon sessionsSukhjit Purewal
There was a huge buzz about the TiEcon 2001, in more ways than one. Unfortunately though, the buzzwords at the meet -- like 'trends', 'opportunities' and 'high-technology' -- were lost in the din of constantly ringing cellphones. Relentless requests to those attending the convention to turn off their phones fell on deaf ears. Even the organisers' threat to actually levy a fine of $100 for each ringing phone failed to act as a deterrent. TiEcon organisers might actually consider instituting a new rule for next year's meet: forcing delegates to deposit their cellphones at the entrance before attending a session. But, one wonders if even that would work. Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorni was actually moved to comment on the frantically ringing phones. "I love the idea of the $100 fine," said Fiorni during her speech. "I also noticed it didn't work!" The ringing of the bells made it difficult to listen to the discussions. "While a session is in progress, for a cellphone to ring is inappropriate," said Vani Kola, CEO of nth Orbit and TiE charter member. Kola called on the audience to turn off their phones to hear out Vivek Ranadive give his keynote address. But that didn't stop the phones from clanging on. "It is distracting and discourteous," Kola said in an e-mail to rediff.com. "I think in time people will hopefully learn the etiquette of turning off cellphones at events such as this one." Let's just keep our fingers crossed. YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ:
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