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How do Neowares NeoStation and @workStation Universal Thin Clients compare to Sun Microsystems JavaStation?

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How do Neowares NeoStation and @workStation Universal Thin Clients compare to Sun Microsystems JavaStation?

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The JavaStation is a Java only machine. While users can use the JavaStation to connect to Windows and legacy systems, these systems are only accessible via emulators written in the Java language. This makes these applications slower and less functional than PCs or even dumb terminals. Additionally, complexity increases since Java software must be used to provide many of the functions that are built into Neoware’s products, such as Windows access and terminal emulation. The JavaStation only operates connected to the Sun Netra-J server, significantly increasing costs and limiting flexibility. A hard drive, floppy drive or CD-ROM is not available..