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.