Caldera to launch Java client | Linux Today

Caldera to launch Java client

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Oct 1, 1998

Caldera is poised to launch an ultra-thin Java client for
DR-Dos. Earlier this week Caldera won a deal to supply software for
170,000 set-top boxes to OnSat Network Communications, beating
Microsoft’s WebTV.

OnSat proposes to offer satellite-based ISP services to parts of
the world where PCs and land-lines are scarce, and Caldera’s system
will run on minimal hardware. The company’s WebSpyder browser
allows users to access the Internet from Dos on PCs which could
cost as little as $100.

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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