In addition to TELEVISION,
hypertext has the potential ability to render 
                the novel 

                OBSOLETE

 and become the prefered medium for 
                virtual reality. 
 
                HYPERTEXT,

         allows for the reader to become

                INTERACTIVE

         with the text and through making
 
                DECISIONS

about what is read one has realitive 
control over the story line.

IS THE NOVEL ON ITS DEATH BED?