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To: Punko who wrote (5960)	3/8/1998 10:29:00 PM
From: Brendan McNamee	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 19080

Punko, This is one of the best NCA positional statements I've read. As you rightly identify.. the idea of the NC is not to replace PC's. The idea goes much further than that.. Its about living in a networked world where the power lies in the network and back end servers providing for previously only dreamed of mobility. Check out the following URL ncworldmag.com Hope you enjoy the read. Long and waiting for the 12th. Good Luck Brendan

To: Punko who wrote (5960)	3/9/1998 1:15:00 AM
From: marvin friedman	Respond to of 19080

NC might be the new way to go but how can Oracle survive in the meantime. I would like to see Oracle come out with a INTERNET network computer that in not a set top box, but includes a small amount of memory for browser, etc etc. This could be in the form of a stripped down portable device that one can purchase for 5 bills and hook up from any place to a national service. Of course via the internet, the business man would have access to his companies intranet also. Could include a cell phone built in also for the 5 bills. If something like this was available, I would use it 90% of the time and keep my computer for more serious stuff.

To: Punko who wrote (5960)	3/9/1998 3:11:00 AM
From: Sowbug	Respond to of 19080

Punko, sounds good. I wish I could come up with a better reply to your well-written message, but that sums it up. We both share a common desire, namely, that of Oracle's success. You have a better visualization of the company's future than I do, whereas I'm much more concerned with the present and hope that Oracle keeps its nose to the grindstone. Ideally, network computing will be a natural and smooth evolutionary path for today's client-centric computing, but not so smooth or slow that Microsoft is able to jump to the front of the line. Thanks for such a thoughtful and carefully constructed message.