But they said interest in their alternative concept, the network computer, remained strong.
"I could return to Portland, breach building security, and get on one of the network computers."
The network computer is appealing both economically and as a management tool.
For them, even a stripped-down model like the network computer would seem a big step forward technologically.
What you end up with is a fairly small and quiet, yet powerful, network computer.
Instead the powerful network computers would find the Oracle software and systems just the ticket.
And like other companies producing network computers, it will not make a lot of money on the low-cost machines.
Is this why everyone is so hot on the idea of a $500 "network computer"?
Today, most analysts agree that the network computer is as good as dead.
Servers offer (or host) various services to other network computers and users.