Imagine a network computer (NC) that attaches to hundreds, or perhaps thousands of servers (intranet, internet, whatever). This NC would not care what brand the server was (macintosh, intel, Hewlett Packard, etc.), what operating system it was running, or where it was located. This NC would have the power to run anything out on that net (intra or inter). Additionally, the user of this NC could access his/her data from any other NC at any time (with the proper permissions of course).
This NC may run even faster than an affordable PC, because these extremely powerful servers process the data, and all the NC has to do is update the graphics. This NC would be affordable to the masses, and would replace a standard fixture in the household (be it a television, or a telephone), and would not require any intervention on the part of the user for upgrades or support. This is the FUTURE. NC's will BE the future. It's only a matter of time. |
