Neoware Systems, Inc., was a company that manufactured and marketed
thin client
In computer networking, a thin client is a simple (low-performance) computer that has been optimized for establishing a remote connection with a server-based computing environment. They are sometimes known as ''network computers'', or in th ...
s. It also developed and marketed enterprise software, thin client appliances, and related services aimed at reducing the
TCO of IT infrastructure.
Neoware owned one of the three available "OS Streaming" technologies that make it possible to remote boot diskless computers under
Microsoft Windows and
Linux
Linux ( or ) is a family of open-source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991, by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged as a Linux distribution, w ...
.
On July 23, 2007,
HP announced that it has signed a definitive merger agreement to purchase Neoware for $241 million. The acquisition was completed on October 1, 2007.
Products
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Thin client
In computer networking, a thin client is a simple (low-performance) computer that has been optimized for establishing a remote connection with a server-based computing environment. They are sometimes known as ''network computers'', or in th ...
s
* Neoware TeemTalk
Pericom was acquired July 2003
* Neoware Image Manager
Qualystem Technology S.A.S. was acquired April 2005
* LBT Linux-Based Terminal
* ezRemote Manager
* Thintune Linux/Manager
* Neoware Device Manager
* NeoLinux 4
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Windows XPe
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Windows CE
Windows Embedded Compact, formerly Windows Embedded CE, Windows Powered and Windows CE, is an operating system subfamily developed by Microsoft as part of its Windows Embedded family of products.
Unlike Windows Embedded Standard, which is base ...
References
* PC Magazine Editors' Choice, March 2000
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Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program for the Delaware Valley
* Various press releases in Neoware's site "press releases" sectio
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Defunct computer companies of the United States
Hewlett-Packard acquisitions
Companies based in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
American companies established in 1992
1992 establishments in Pennsylvania