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network computer
Last modified: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 

A computer with minimal memory, disk storage and processor power designed to connect to a network, especially the Internet. The idea behind network computers is that many users who are connected to a network don't need all the computer power they get from a typical personal computer. Instead, they can rely on the power of the network servers.

This is really a variation on an old idea -- diskless workstations -- which are computers that contain memory and a processor but no disk storage. Instead, they rely on a server to store data. Network computers take this idea one step further by also minimizing the amount of memory and processor power required by the workstation. Network computers designed to connect to the Internet are sometimes called Internet boxes, Net PCs, and Internet appliances.

One of the strongest arguments behind network computers is that they reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) -- not only because the machines themselves are less expensive than PCs, but also because network computers can be administered and updated from a central network server.

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PracticallyNetworked.com provides easy-to-understand help for small-network builders. The site contains how-to information for setting up and debugging home-office and small-business networks. Users can also find extensive troubleshooting information, tips on getting applications to work through firewalls, product reviews on network hardware and software, and more.

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Contains information on the JavaStation network computer, JavaStation software, server management software, and related products. Also includes news, white papers, customer stories, and support information.

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Contains an archive of daily news, information, and reviews of Network Computers and non-PCs.

Neoware home page
Corporate site for Neoware Systems, supplier of network computers, thin client computers and netOS software.

Network computers as the desktop choice
This Windows Magazine article, from February 1997, describes how network computers could be more popular than PCs as desktop computing devices.

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Discusses the impact that the WWW, intranets, and Java have had on computing and business, and how the Network Computer will change the face of computing.

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Yahoo!'s directory of network computers.

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