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1. Transforming IT

Author

Strassmann, Paul A.

Subjects
Network computer, Information technology, Microcomputer industry, Market trend/market analysis, Computer industry, Internet appliance, Information appliances -- Equipment and supplies, Information systems -- Equipment and supplies, Information technology -- Equipment and supplies, Computer industry -- Forecasts and trends -- Equipment and supplies, Network computers -- Equipment and supplies
Abstract

We're at the end of corporate computing as it has been practiced for the past 50 years. From now on, billions of computers will only be network peripherals. Corporations will […]

Published
2001

2. News industry briefs

Subjects
Cable television/data services, Company business planning, Network computer, Company business management, Company financing, Contract agreement, Online services, Microcomputer industry, Company investment, Computer industry, Internet appliance, Oracle Corp. -- Contracts -- Finance -- Alliances and partnerships -- Product development -- Services -- Investments -- Planning -- Management, USinternetworking Inc. -- Finance -- Product development -- Services -- Alliances and partnerships -- Contracts -- Investments -- Management -- Planning, CMGI Inc. -- Planning -- Alliances and partnerships -- Contracts -- Finance -- Investments -- Product development -- Services -- Management, Microsoft Corp. -- Investments -- Product development -- Alliances and partnerships -- Contracts -- Finance -- Services -- Planning -- Management, Information appliances, Online services -- Management -- Product development -- Services -- Planning, Computer industry -- Product development -- Services -- Contracts -- Alliances and partnerships -- Planning, Network computers -- Product development -- Services -- Planning
Abstract

Microsoft to Invest $50 Million in ASP Looking to plant the first seeds of its Internet-based .Net initiative in the application service provider (ASP) market, Microsoft Corp. announced a deal […]

Published
2000

3. Tech - Hardware

Subjects
Cartridge tape drive, Network computer, Tape drive, DLT tape drive, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Optical disk drive, Internet appliance, EBIZ Enterprises Inc. -- Product introduction, Quantum Corp. -- Product introduction, Toshiba Corp. -- Product introduction, Quantum DLT8000 (DLT tape drive) -- Product introduction, EBiz Enterprises PIA (Network computer) -- Product introduction, Toshiba SD-R1002 (Optical disk drive) -- Product introduction, Information appliances, Optical storage devices -- Product introduction, Computer peripherals industry -- Product introduction, Tape drives -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction, Network computers -- Product introduction
Abstract

Toshiba to Offer Rewritable CDToshiba Corp. has announced it will ship a combination writable/rewritable optical drive and digital video disc (DVD) drive in September. The drive can reach a sustained […]

Published
1999

4. ULTRATHIN CLIENT: 22 Ounces

Subjects
Internet appliance, Inroads Inc., Information appliances
Abstract

You know about thin clients. You've heard of wearable computers. Seattle-based Inroad, Inc. has developed a wearable, mobile thin client that interacts with application servers on a wireless LAN. A […]

Published
1998

5. Gates' NC role is debated anew

Author

Jacobs, April and Nashand, Kim S.

Subjects
Software quality, Internet appliance, Digital Equipment Corp., Microsoft Corp., Information appliances, Software
Abstract

A report of Microsoft Corp. CEO Bill Gates pressuring Digital Equipment Corp. to drop a network computer project because it didn't sup-port Microsoft technologies isn't new. The tale appeared in […]

Published
1998

6. Threat of pilots' strike calls systems into action

Author

Orenstein, David

Subjects
Internet appliance, Information appliances
Abstract

Last week, when Northwest Airlines canceled 400 flights in anticipation of a possible pilots' strike, its competitors and other industry players relied on sophisticated information technology systems to adjust their […]

Published
1998

7. Web access tools help spin-off take off

Author

Alexander, Steve

Subjects
Internet appliance, Sprint Spectrum L.P., Information appliances
Abstract

Confronted with starting up and growing a large company very quickly, Sprint PCS, a cellular phone offshoot of Sprint Corp., needed its business managers to have fast access to its […]

Published
1998

8. A simple, money-saving choice..

Author

Jacobs, April

Subjects
Internet appliance, Information appliances
Abstract

A simple, money-saving option for users with limited needs Thin clients, also known as network computers, are one of the most confusing hardware developments because of the different forms they […]

Published
1998

9. Users warming to sub-$1000 PCs

Author

Jacobs, April

Subjects
Internet appliance, Information appliances
Abstract

Initially cool to the prospect of a sub-$1,000 PC market, some companies are now finding the machines a smart buy for users who don't need costly bells and whistles. Some […]

Published
1998

10. Wyse Technology, Inc

Subjects
Internet appliance, Wyse Technology Inc., Information appliances
Abstract

Wyse Technology, Inc. has announced the Winterm 2000 Series, Windows-based thin client computers for point-of-sale, hospitality and multimedia applications. According to the San Jose, Calif.-based company, the terminals are based […]

Published
1998

11. Service shocker

Author

Johnson, Maryfran

Subjects
Internet appliance, 3Com Corp., Information appliances
Abstract

I've just had an astonishing experience in the realm of customer service. I'm still wondering if I dreamed it, because it happened in the computer industry, where the customer is […]

Published
1998

12. Travel agency buys 2,000 NCs

Subjects
Internet appliance, International Business Machines Corp., Carlson WorldChoice, Information appliances, Travel agents
Abstract

IBM last week landed a multimillion-dollar contract to replace PCs used by a British travel agency with more than 2,000 Network Station network computers and sewers. IBM wouldn't divulge the […]

Published
1998

13. Sun has packed big potential in tiny package

Author

MacLeish, Ken

Subjects
Network computer, Internet appliance, Oracle America Inc. -- Product information, Sun Microsystems JavaStation (Network computer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Information appliances -- Product information, Network computers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Product Review JavaStation Sun Microsystems Mountain View, Calif. www.sun.com Price: $749 Pros: Offers potential cost savings on operations and management side. Cons: Pricing still seems high. With only one serial […]

Published
1998

14. Java, NCs headline Lotusphere

Author

Jacobs, April

Subjects
Network computer, Company systems management, Software quality, Business application suite, Java, Internet appliance, Sears, Roebuck and Co. -- Information management -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Product introduction, Lotus Development Corp. -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Product introduction -- Information management, Lotus eSuite (Business application suite) -- Product introduction, Information appliances -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Computer software industry -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Information management -- Product introduction, Software -- Product introduction -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Usage, Integrated software -- Product introduction -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Usage, Java (Computer program language) -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Network computers -- Usage -- Product introduction -- Conferences, meetings and seminars
Abstract

Users who want to trim costs will get their wish at this week's Lotusphere '98, which will spotlight a big Network Station customer win for IBM and a delivery schedule […]

Published
1998

15. IBM unwraps Java client

Author

Gaudin, Sharon and Jacobs, April

Subjects
Network computer, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Internet appliance, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product introduction, IBM Network Station 1000 (Network computer) -- Product introduction, Information appliances, Computers -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction, Network computers -- Product introduction
Abstract

Las Vegas In a direct snub to Microsoft Corp.'s network computer strategy, IBM last week unveiled a Java-based network computer and told Computerworld that it wont build Microsoft-sanctioned, Windows-based terminals. […]

Published
1997

16. Hospital revives old PCs, cuts costs

Author

Jacobs, April

Subjects
Network computer, Company systems management, Internet appliance, Lowell General Hospital -- Information management, Information appliances -- Usage, Hospitals -- Information management -- Usage, Network computers -- Usage
Abstract

Lowell, Mass. Lowell General Hospital is turning some of its older PCs into brand-new thin clients. The move is part of an overall systems revamp intended to provide new medical […]

Published
1997

17. Bundled office apps sweeten NC offer

Author

Jacobs, April

Subjects
Network computer, Business application suite, Company distribution practices, Internet appliance, Company licensing agreement, Star Division GmbH -- Licensing agreements -- Distribution, Network Computer Inc. -- Distribution -- Licensing agreements, StarOffice (Business application suite) -- Distribution -- Licensing agreements, Information appliances, Computer software industry -- Distribution -- Licensing agreements, Integrated software -- Distribution -- Licensing agreements, Network computers -- Licensing agreements -- Distribution
Abstract

Users and analysts are calling Network Computer, Inc.'s (NCI) decision to bundle StarOffice - a Microsoft Corp. Office-like productivity suite - with its NC server software a big step forward […]

Published
1997

18. Corel makes risky NC move

Author

Ung, Gordon Mah

Subjects
Network computer, Microcomputer industry, Market entry, Videoconferencing, Computer industry, Internet appliance, Corel Corp. -- Product development, Corel Video Network Computer (Network computer) -- Product development, Information appliances, Videoconferencing, Computer industry -- Product development, Computers -- Product development, Network computers -- Product development
Abstract

When Corel Computer Corp. unveils its Video Network Computer (VNC) next month, it won't be just another network computer, the company promised. But some observers are skeptical concerned that a […]

Published
1997

19. NetPC bandwagon stuck in neutral

Author

Jacobs, April

Subjects
Network computer, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Internet appliance, Microsoft NetPC (Network computer) -- Product development, Intel Net PC (Network computer) -- Product development, Information appliances, Computer industry -- Standards -- Product development, Network computers -- Standards -- Product development
Abstract

Users remain hopeful about the software management underpinnings promised by the NetPC, but they aren't buying the concept of a scaled-down class of PCs. 'I just don't understand why we […]

Published
1997

20. American Eagle to save $4.5M by rebuilding desktops with NCs

Author

Jacobs, April

Subjects
Network computer, Company systems management, Internet appliance, American Eagle Airlines Inc. -- Information management, Information appliances -- Case studies, Telecommunication systems -- Usage -- Case studies, Airlines -- Case studies -- Information management, Network computers -- Usage -- Case studies
Abstract

Looking to save $4.5 million and avoid laborious alterations at its ticket counters, a regional commuter airline, American Eagle, plans to replace aging terminals and PCs with network computers for […]

Published
1997

21. IBM deepens NC commitment

Author

Gaudin, Sharon and Jacobs, April

Subjects
Network computer, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Internet appliance, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product development, IBM Network Station 1000 (Network computer) -- Product development, IBM Network Station 300 (Network computer) -- Product development, IBM Network Station 100 (Network computer) -- Product development, Information appliances, Computer industry -- Product development, Network computers -- Product development
Abstract

The revamped product family is slated to be unveiled at Internet World/Summer '97. Plans include three tiers of devices that give users increasing functionality and more power to run Windows, […]

Published
1997

22. HDS boosts its network computers

Author

Jacobs, April

Subjects
Network computer, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Internet appliance, HDS Network Systems Inc. -- Product introduction, HDS Ultra Thin Client (Network computer) -- Product introduction, Information appliances, Computer industry -- Product introduction, Network computers -- Product introduction
Abstract

HDS Network Systems plans next month to introduce its Ultra Thin Client that will let users upgrade from a Windows terminal to a network computer. The King of Prussia, Pa., […]

Published
1997

23. NC users overcome early Java glitches

Author

Gaudin, Sharon and Jacobs, April

Subjects
Network computer, Microcomputer industry, Technology application, Computer industry, Internet appliance, Oracle America Inc. -- Product information -- Technology application, Sun Microsystems JavaStation (Network computer) -- Design and construction -- Product information, Information appliances -- Product information, Computer industry -- Product information, Network computers -- Design and construction -- Product information
Abstract

After being plagued initially by buggy, immature systems, some early users of network computers are finally seeing a smoother road ahead. For example, transportation giant CSX Corp. early this year […]

Published
1997

24. Users press to cut PC costs: management issues stalk desktop options

Author

Jacobs, April

Subjects
User need, Network computer, End user, Internet appliance, Microsoft NetPC (Network computer) -- Usage, Information appliances -- Usage, End users -- Usage, Network computers -- Usage
Abstract

The dizzying array of personal hardware options that are intended to cut costs and simplify desktops may instead create bigger management problems. Users are unlikely to reap significant cost savings […]

Published
1997

25. Net computers push PC strategy into retirement

Author

Jacobs, April and Goldberg, Michael

Subjects
Network computer, Company business management, Company systems management, Internet appliance, Retired Persons Services Inc. -- Management -- Information management, Information appliances -- Usage, Network computers -- Usage, Pharmaceutical industry -- Management -- Information management
Abstract

When the new cio at the largest mail-order prescription company in the U.S. got marching orders to take it into the 21st century, he thought: network computers. Retired Persons Services, […]

Published
1997

26. Charlie builds a network computer

Author

Babcock, Charles

Subjects
System design, Network computer, Internet appliance, Information appliances, System design, Systems analysis, Network computers -- Design and construction
Abstract

My assignment: Build a $500 network computer. It sounded good when Steve, my editor, broached the idea. I would build an inexpensive piece of hardware and configure it with software […]

Published
1997

27. Net computers end-run PC migration costs

Author

Jacobs, April

Subjects
Network computer, Computer network equipment industry, Technology application, Telecommunications equipment industry, Internet appliance, Information appliances -- Equipment and supplies -- Technology application, Telecommunications equipment industry -- Equipment and supplies -- Technology application, Computer network equipment industry -- Equipment and supplies -- Technology application, Network computers -- Usage -- Equipment and supplies -- Technology application
Abstract

Just say NC. That's what Burlington Coat Factory's Mike Prince decided last year when the company wanted to move more than 1,500 users who now use a mix of PCs […]

Published
1997

28. NetApp unveils high-end SAN systems

Author

Fisher, Sharon

Subjects
Computer industry, Microcomputer industry, Internet appliance, NetApp Inc. -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction, Information appliances -- Product introduction
Abstract

In an attempt to boost its high-end storage business, Network Appliance Inc. today is slated to bring out two storage-area network products. The new FAS6030 and the FAS6070 arrays have […]

Published
2006

29. Know your options

Author

Zhen, Jian

Subjects
Company business management, Technology application, Internet appliance, Information appliances -- Management -- Technology application, Computer software industry -- Technology application -- Customer relations
Abstract

TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS are generally implemented either as appliances or as software applications. It's vital for companies to understand the differences in cost, performance, security, installation, maintenance and support for these […]

Published
2005

30. App toasters

Author

Hayes, Frank

Subjects
Monitor/keyboard extender, Market trend/market analysis, Internet appliance, Information appliances -- Design and construction -- Forecasts and trends, Computer networks -- Equipment and supplies
Abstract

I'VE BEEN LOOKING at appliances in Las Vegas. No, I haven't picked the wrong town to shop for microwave ovens and washing machines. These appliances are at the NetWorld+ Interop […]

Published
2004

31. Star power has its advantages in world of IT

Author

Tennant, Don

Subjects
Network computer, Company business management, Company executive, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Internet appliance, New Internet Computer Co. -- Management, Information appliances, Computer industry -- Management, Network computers
Abstract

When Oracle CEO Larry Ellison was looking for somebody to head his latest 'it's-not-a-PC' venture, the person who got the call was Gina Smith, a technology journalist with a high-profile, […]

Published
2000

32. New Sun Terminals released

Author

Vijayan, Jaikumar

Subjects
Network computer, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Internet appliance, Oracle America Inc. -- Product introduction, Sun Microsystems Sun Ray 100 (Network computer) -- Product introduction, Sun Microsystems Sun Ray 150 (Network computer) -- Product introduction, Information appliances, Computers -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction, Network computers -- Product introduction
Abstract

Sun Microsystems Inc. has announced two new models of its Sun Ray thin-client devices: the Sun Ray 100 and Sun Ray 150. These models -- like their predecessors -- function […]

Published
2000

33. Windows 2000 Migrates Into Web-Hosting Appliances; Suggested: Microsoft mounts a challenge to Linux

Author

Deckmyn, Dominique

Subjects
64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, Company business planning, Network computer, Microcomputer industry, Operating system, Computer industry, Internet appliance, International Business Machines Corp. -- Planning, Dell Inc. -- Planning, Microsoft Corp. -- Planning, Linux (Operating system) -- Usage, Information appliances -- Usage, Computer software industry -- Planning -- Usage, Operating systems -- Usage, Computer industry -- Planning -- Usage, Network computers -- Planning -- Usage
Abstract

Microsoft Corp. has been quietly preparing to snatch a piece of the fast-growing server appliance pie, a market that has become Linux's steady diet. IBM and Dell Computer Corp. have […]

Published
2000

34. Ubiquitous? Pervasive? Sorry, they don't compute

Author

McCrory, Anne

Subjects
Network computer, Market trend/market analysis, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Hand-held data device, Internet appliance, Hand-held terminals -- Usage -- Product development -- Product introduction, Information appliances -- Usage -- Forecasts and trends, Hand-held computers -- Usage -- Product development -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product development -- Product introduction -- Forecasts and trends, Network computers -- Product introduction -- Usage -- Product development
Abstract

Anne McCrory/Jargon Judge I just found out that ubiquitous computing and pervasive computing aren't the same thing. 'What?!?' you're saying. 'I'm shocked.' Yes, brace yourselves. This time it appears to […]

Published
2000

35. Frilly Nothings, Thin Clients; Terminals cut costsfor clothing retailer

Author

Deckmyn, Dominique

Subjects
Network computer, Thin client architecture, Microcomputer industry, Technology application, Computer industry, Internet appliance, Frederick's of Hollywood Inc. -- Technology application -- Product information, Wyse Technology Inc. -- Product information -- Technology application, Wyse Technology Winterm (Network computer) -- Usage -- Product information, Telecommunication systems -- Usage -- Product information, Information appliances -- Product information, Computer industry -- Product information, Network computers -- Usage -- Product information
Abstract

Thin clients may not have lived up to the initial hype, but at Los Angeles-based clothing retailer Frederick's of Hollywood, Windows-based terminals are delivering considerable savings and preventing support headaches. […]

Published
1999

36. At Show, Oracle Preaches System Gospel; But attendees go for point products

Author

Robinson, Robin

Subjects
Company marketing practices, Company business planning, Network computer, Software quality, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Internet appliance, Oracle Corp. -- Marketing -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Product introduction -- Planning, Information appliances -- Product information -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Computer software industry -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Product information -- Product introduction -- Planning, Software -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Product information -- Product introduction -- Planning, Computer industry -- Product introduction -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Product information -- Planning, Network computers -- Product introduction -- Product information -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Planning
Abstract

Los Angeles Oracle Corp.'s message to the masses at its Open World conference here last week was about its strategy to get users to buy its integrated package of applications, […]

Published
1999

37. Three New Wireless Email Devices

Author

Strom, David

Subjects
Smart phone, Computer-linked pager, Hardware multiproduct review, Internet appliance, Palm Computing Inc. -- Product information, Sprint Spectrum L.P. -- Product information, Research in Motion Ltd. -- Product information, Palm Computing Palm VII (Personal digital assistant) -- Evaluation, Sprint PCS TouchPoint Phone With Wireless Web (Smart phone) -- Evaluation, Research in Motion BlackBerry (Smart phone) -- Evaluation
Abstract

Traveling executives looking to cut the cord on their e-mail habit have lots of choices these days. I looked at three of the latest wireless e-mail devices -- the Palm […]

Published
1999

38. Thin Clients to Run NT Embedded 4.0; Users unsure they need the performance

Author

Hamblen, Matt and Orenstein, David

Subjects
64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, Network computer, Software quality, Thin client architecture, Microcomputer industry, Operating system, Computer industry, Product enhancement, Internet appliance, Microsoft Corp. -- Product enhancement, Microsoft Windows NT Embedded 4.0 (Operating system) -- Usage -- Product information -- Product enhancement, Information appliances -- Product information, Software -- Product enhancement -- Product information -- Usage, Computer software industry -- Product enhancement -- Product information, Operating systems -- Usage -- Product information -- Product enhancement, Computer industry -- Product information -- Product enhancement, Network computers -- Product information -- Usage -- Product enhancement
Abstract

By Matt Hamblen and David Orenstein Microsoft Corp. last week announced that the Windows NT Embedded 4.0 operating system will run on Windows terminals. But users and analysts aren't sure […]

Published
1999

39. Anything's Possible

Subjects
Embedded system, Home networking, System on a chip, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Internet appliance, Amoco PLC -- Product information, Radiant Systems Inc. (Alpharetta, Georgia) -- Product information -- Product development, Fujitsu-ICL Systems Inc. (Dallas, Texas) -- Product development, Information appliances -- Product information, Refrigeration equipment -- Product development -- Product information, Refrigerators -- Product information -- Product development, Home networks -- Product information, Computer industry -- Product development -- Product information, Embedded systems -- Product development -- Product information, Home appliances industry -- Product development -- Product information
Abstract

From the Dick Tracy files:n Dallas-based ICL, a global information technology services provider, and Frigidaire Home Products, the North American arm of Sweden's AB Electrolux, have demonstrated a model smart […]

Published
1999

40. Frenzy Once Again

Author

Collett, Stacy

Subjects
Company marketing practices, Network computer, Company business planning, Thin client architecture, Microcomputer industry, Network architecture, Computer industry, Internet appliance, Product marketing strategy, Company product planning, Oracle America Inc. -- Product development -- Marketing -- Planning, Information appliances -- Product information, Network architecture -- Marketing -- Product information, Computer industry -- Product development -- Product information -- Planning, Network computers -- Product development -- Product information -- Planning
Abstract

Thin clients are all the rage -- again. In addition to IBM's announcement, Sun will announce Wednesday a new 'network appliance' that runs multiple platforms -- not just Java like […]

Published
1999

41. IBM Joins Thin-Client Party; Devices give access to Web, NT apps

Author

Collett, Stacy

Subjects
Set-top internet box, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Internet appliance, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product introduction, IBM Series 2800 (Set-top Internet box) -- Product introduction, IBM Series 2200 (Set-top Internet box) -- Product introduction, Information appliances, Set-top boxes -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction
Abstract

Keeping with the theme set by other thin-client manufacturers, IBM this week will unveil a new family of Web-enabled thin clients. Series 2200 lets end users run Web browsers and […]

Published
1999

42. German Data Center Buys IBM Thin Clients; Vendor gets biggest sale yet of Network Stations -- 12,500

Author

Collett, Stacy

Subjects
Network computer, Microcomputer industry, Technology application, Computer industry, Internet appliance, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies -- Technology application, GAD -- Equipment and supplies, IBM Network Station (Network computer) -- Usage -- Product information, Information appliances -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies -- Technology application, Computer industry -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies -- Technology application, Network computers -- Usage -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies -- Technology application
Abstract

GAD, a German data processing center for a cooperative network of banks, has ordered 12,500 IBM Network Stations to be installed at 400 of its local branches. The order marks […]

Published
1999

43. Sun Shoots for Thin-Client Glory; Not just for Java anymore

Author

Collett, Stacy

Subjects
Network computer, Software quality, Company acquisition/merger, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Internet appliance, Star Division Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Product introduction, Oracle America Inc. -- Product introduction -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Sun Microsystems JavaStation (Network computer) -- Product introduction, Information appliances, Computer software industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Product introduction, Software -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Network computers -- Product introduction
Abstract

and Stewart Deck Twice knocked down in the thin-client market but not out of contention, Sun Microsystems Inc. on Sept. 8 will unveil a new 'information appliance' that sheds the […]

Published
1999

44. Network Appliances

Author

Linkins, Kim Fulcher

Subjects
Network computer, Internet appliance, Information appliances -- Usage, Network computers -- Usage
Abstract

OK, so you're tired of losing your Internet connection every time an application on the server crashes. You'd like a server that handles just e-mail, so that you plug in […]

Published
1999

45. PC Expo: Not Just for Desktops Anymore; Mobile gearshares spotlight

Author

Hamblen, Matt

Subjects
Application installation/distribution software, 10GB - 14.99GB hard disk drive, Network computer, Software quality, Wireless telephone, Application development software, Removable-media drive, Personal digital assistant, Computer industry, 15GB - 19.99GB hard disk drive, Smart phone, Microcomputer industry, Wireless voice/data device, Systems management utility, Pocket PC, Internet appliance, 20GB - 25GB hard disk drive, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product development -- Product introduction, QUALCOMM Inc. -- Product introduction -- Product development, Iomega Corp. -- Product introduction -- Product development, Acute Technologies Inc. -- Product introduction, Open Software Associates Inc. -- Product introduction -- Product development, Iomega Clik! (Removable-media drive) -- Product introduction -- Product information, netDeploy 4.0 (Application installation/distribution software) -- Product introduction -- Product information, Acute Technologies ThinCast (Network computer) -- Product introduction -- Product information, Qualcomm pdQ-Phone (Smart phone) -- Product introduction -- Product information, Netfinity Director (Network management software) -- Product development -- Product introduction -- Product information, Information appliances -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product information -- Product development -- Product introduction, Cellular telephones -- Product introduction -- Product development -- Product information, Smart phones -- Product development -- Product introduction -- Product information, Program development software -- Product information -- Product introduction -- Product development, Computer peripherals industry -- Product information -- Product introduction -- Product development, Personal digital assistants -- Product information -- Product introduction -- Product development, Network computers -- Product introduction -- Product information -- Product development, Software -- Product introduction -- Product information -- Product development, Removable drives -- Product information -- Product development -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product information -- Product development -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction -- Product information, Disk drives -- Product development -- Product information -- Product introduction, Systems software -- Product development -- Product information -- Product introduction, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Product information -- Product introduction -- Product development
Abstract

It's called PC Expo, but because the PC has become mobile, so has much of the show. This week's PC Expo in New York will feature traditional desktop computers, but […]

Published
1999

46. Thin Options

Subjects
User need, Network computer, Microcomputer industry, Market trend/market analysis, End user, Computer industry, User survey/user study, Internet appliance, Information appliances -- Product information, User surveys -- Product information, End users -- Product information, Computer industry -- Product information -- Forecasts and trends, Network computers -- Usage -- Product information
Abstract

How will you deploy thin clients?49%To replace PCs 47%To use in addition toexisting PCs andterminals 36%To replace text-basedterminals 19%To replace otherdesktops 8%To replace X Window terminals Base: Survey of 247 […]

Published
1999

47. Microsoft Nod Gives Thin Clients a Boost; Reports predict three-year boom

Author

Collett, Stacy

Subjects
Network computer, Market trend/market analysis, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Internet appliance, International Data Corp. -- Reports -- Product development -- Forecasts and trends, Zona Research Inc. -- Reports -- Forecasts and trends -- Product development, Microsoft Corp. -- Product development -- Forecasts and trends -- Reports, Information appliances -- Product information -- Reports, Computer industry -- Product information -- Product development -- Forecasts and trends -- Reports, Network computers -- Forecasts and trends -- Product information -- Product development -- Reports
Abstract

Microsoft Nod Gives Thin Clients a BoostReports predict three-year boomIf you've been thinking about replacing or enhancing your company's PCs with thin clients, now may be the time, according to […]

Published
1999

48. Briefs

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, Pentium III-based system, Network computer, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Computer industry, K6-based system, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, Videoconferencing equipment, Telecommunications equipment industry, 680X0-based system, Internet appliance, Wyse Technology Inc. -- Product introduction -- Product development -- Equipment and supplies, Sony Electronics Inc. -- Product introduction -- Product development -- Equipment and supplies, iDOT.com Inc. -- Product development -- Product introduction -- Equipment and supplies, Sony PCS-1500 (Videoconferencing equipment) -- Product introduction, Wyse Technology Winterm 3350SE (Network computer) -- Product introduction, Information appliances -- Equipment and supplies, Videoconferencing -- Equipment and supplies, Telecommunications equipment industry -- Product introduction -- Equipment and supplies -- Product development, Computer industry -- Product development -- Product introduction -- Equipment and supplies, Computers -- Product introduction -- Equipment and supplies, Microcomputers -- Product introduction -- Equipment and supplies -- Product development, Network computers -- Product introduction -- Equipment and supplies -- Product development
Abstract

New Web PC Austin, Texas-based iDOT.com Inc. has announced a PC for the Web. The company said the system includes a 450-MHz Pentium III processor, 32M bytes of synchronous dynamic […]

Published
1999

49. Neostation 220M

Subjects
Network computer, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Internet appliance, Neoware Systems Inc. -- Product introduction, Neoware Systems NeoStation 220M (Network computer) -- Product introduction, Information appliances, Computers -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction, Network computers -- Product introduction
Abstract

Neoware Systems Inc. has announced the Neostation 220M, a multimedia- enabled Windows terminal. According to the King of Prussia, Pa., company, the thin-client terminal includes support for Citrix Systems Inc.'s […]

Published
1998

50. Thin client supports NT

Subjects
Network computer, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Internet appliance, Philips Gloeilampenfabrieken N.V. -- Product introduction, Philips NetDisplay (Network computer) -- Product introduction, Information appliances, Computer industry -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction, Network computers -- Product introduction
Abstract

Dutch electronics giant Philips Electronics N.V. has announced its NetDisplay line of terminals that use the Windows CE operating system but enable full Windows NT workspace functions on a thin […]

Published
1998

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