Network computers cost less than personal computers because they have no hard drive or disk drive.
Some
network computer vendors think the technology also makes sense at the point of care.
Oracle has done so much to pioneer and promote the
network computer that it has become as much an Internet and
network computer company as a database vendor.
The program collects the inbound and outbound network traffic usage statistics on
network computers and switches.
In addition the device can be connected via uPnP with home
network computers, enabling the user to listen to their music via home audio entertainment systems.
Data may be available on user drives, laptops, removable devices--such as thumb drives--compact discs and digital cameras,
network computers, home computers and handheld devices
Coun Peter Hillman said: "Many elderly people are surprised when they find out how easy it is to email distant relatives and the People's
Network computers available in the County's libraries make it even easier."
Asset Tracker for Networks version 2.0 for Windows 9x/ME/NT/2000/XPis an inventory tool for auditing software and hardware components installed on the
network computers. It collects network inventory information, providing the Network Administrator with detailed reports, and allowing him to export asset details to external data sources.
The ADM product family is well suited for applications such as set-top boxes, thin client systems,
network computers, Internet appliances and other PC-based systems, since it allows designers to offer new and expanded functionality while still enabling cost effective designs.
Oracle has spent a great deal of money on
Network Computers, cheap hardware where software and files are located on large networks.