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Data Communications: Thin Server — Thin Is In — Technauts E-Server 152 can help ease the e-commerce adjustment

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jan 11, 1999

“What can a server the size of a cigar box offer? If it’s the
E-Server 152 from Technauts Inc., try a Linux OS, as well e-mail,
Web-hosting, firewall, and app-building capabilities-all for just
$1,995. What’s it add up to? A thin intranet server that really
does fit the plug-and-play mold.”

“Technauts also has the edge on competitors like Cobalt
Microserver Inc. (Mountain View), whose Qube is targeted more
toward Internet service providers than to network managers. And
even though Qube costs less (prices start at $1,000), it’s missing
a firewall and Web mirroring.”

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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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