title: The dawn of a new hardware technology.
abstract: Proponents say network computers offer lower costs and easier maintenance. But skeptics are not yet convinced these benefits are real.
authors.forename: T L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Chin
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003199:Computer Systems / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D017046:Cost Savings; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D007860:Leasing, Property; D010067:Ownership; D014481:United States