“Intel and Microsoft said the devices, which analysts estimate
would be priced between $1,500 and $2,000, would be aimed at small
businesses needing file, print, and secure Internet content
sharing.”
“The companies are aiming to make the devices “highly reliable”
and easier to set up than regular servers in an effort to drive
sales in a market that could reach $2.6 billion by 2003, according
to market researcher Dataquest.”
…
“”Microsoft has to figure out how to compete with Linux without
blowing up their main revenue generator [Windows],” said
Staten.”