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To: Doug who wrote (3976)	4/1/1998 6:14:00 PM
From: micromike	Respond to of 18016

OFF TOPIC Here is three of the big boys for NC's. Sun, IBM Link Arms on JavaOS techweb.cmp.com Looking to bolster business interest in Network Computers, IBM and Sun Microsystems today said they will co-develop and market a new Java operating system. --- NCD ncd.com --- Corel is one of the small fish developing a NC. Other products that will require bandwidth. Sun, IBM team on Java software news.com If successful, the new operating system, called JavaOS for Business, will be incorporated into not only deskbound NCs but also kiosks, airline ticketing systems, cell phones, --- AOL, WebTV, WorldNet are all raising fees www5.zdnet.com The common theme: Internet usage is growing so dramatically that ISPs need to charge more to maintain and improve their offerings. --- TCI keeping Microsoft at arm's length news.com True to earlier promises to limit Microsoft's clout in the emerging market for next-generation TV set-top cable boxes, Tele-Communications Incorporated is expected to use operating system software from Sun Microsystems and possibly Sony. --- As technology changes they are pushing the convergence of the TV and the computer and these TV set top devices will turn into a form of a NC with on demand video and software applications. It sure looks like the demand for bandwidth has no end in sight. JMHO Mike