Network PCs for masses revived

goku21 · Oct 6, 2004, 07:41 PM

A decade ago, Oracle Chief Executive Larry Ellison predicted that cheap $500 computers connected to broadband Internet networks would undermine the Microsoft-Intel duopoly in personal computers.

These devices contained little computing power and memory. But they could connect to fast central servers that would perform computing tasks. However, falling prices for standard PCs and the slow spread of high-speed Internet connections doomed early efforts.

Now the idea is getting new life as the $150 network computer for the masses. An alliance of chip makers and Chinese partners announced Tuesday that they are promoting an "Open Source Networked Computing" initiative to create low-cost alternatives to PCs in markets such as China and India.
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Oct 6, 2004, 07:41 PM	#1
goku21 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 152 Rep Power: 0	Network PCs for masses revived A decade ago, Oracle Chief Executive Larry Ellison predicted that cheap $500 computers connected to broadband Internet networks would undermine the Microsoft-Intel duopoly in personal computers. These devices contained little computing power and memory. But they could connect to fast central servers that would perform computing tasks. However, falling prices for standard PCs and the slow spread of high-speed Internet connections doomed early efforts. Now the idea is getting new life as the $150 network computer for the masses. An alliance of chip makers and Chinese partners announced Tuesday that they are promoting an "Open Source Networked Computing" initiative to create low-cost alternatives to PCs in markets such as China and India. ________________________ read more: yahoo.com Last edited by goku21; Oct 6, 2004 at 08:47 PM.