That's our sweet spot. On the other hand, small business owners can be fickle about brand and supplier loyalty. Dugger says anyone considering subscription computing should go over the contract with a fine-tooth comb. Get it in writing and see if they can show you reliability ratings or some way to quantify what they're promising. PC Landscape is changing Whatever the eventual success or failure of companies such as Centerbeam and Everdream, the computing landscape is clearly changing.
ASPs can work with PCs or even less expensive terminals and simple Internet devices.
David Needle has worn many hats covering the computer industry since 1981. He was editor of Computer Currents for seven years, as well as West Coast bureau chief for InformationWeek and news editor for Infoworld .