1.   And yet, even though an industry decision is expected by the end of the month, no one knows which of two competing technologies will be adopted.

2.   AOL is a publisher that needs at least two competing technologies for reaching its market.

3.   Besides, a format war is going on between the competing technologies, and discerning classical music lovers may wait to see who wins.

4.   Both companies have been attempting to dominate the process of setting standards for the Internet by pushing competing technologies and persuading companies to adopt them.

5.   A competing technology, known as GSM, has been chosen by San Francisco-based Pacific Telesis.

6.   A competing technology -- known as D.B.S. -- broadcasts directly to a pizza-pan-sized dish at your home.

7.   A competing technology that operates over phone lines, known as digital subscriber line technology, can match its speeds but is generally more expensive.

8.   A competing technology, known as GMS, has been chosen by San Francisco-based Pacific Telesis.

9.   But changing environmental regulations and competing technologies could make the diesel plant a risky investment in a volatile market.

10.   But Pepperman was quick to point out that AOL has a competing technology called Magic Carpet, to be released later this year.