  NCs are the natural evolution of PCs, ubiquitous computers everywhere. The
current vision of NCs requires two improbable developments: (1) inexpensive
high-bandwidth WAN links to the Internet, and (2) inexpensive centralized
servers. The large NC bandwidth requirements will force each home or office to
have a local server LAN attached to the NCs. These servers will be much less
expensive to purchase and manage than a centralized solution. Centralized staff
are expensive and unresponsive.
