| Feature
| TotalBoot and NetManager
| TotalBoot and NT
| TopCat and NT
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| Designed specifically for schools
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| Curriculum content
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| Runs RISCOS software
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| Runs Windows software
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With appropriate server
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With appropriate server
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With appropriate server
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| Simple, secure login
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| Yes
| Need to purchase extra software
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| Completely definable RISCOS environment
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| Simple to use GUI tools to alter printer configuration remotely
on a per-NC basis
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| Secure environment to hacking (stops command line access, etc.)
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| Web-based task manager
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| Logging out quits all programs run by previous user
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| Long filenames
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| Consistent filenames between PCs and NCs
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| Filename case retained
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| Suitable for ICA only
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As an internet/intranet server
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| Email client included
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Web-based for all
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| Standard email server
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All platforms
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| Fully preconfigured web server
| Yes, Apache (used on 60% of web servers worldwide)
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| Personal web pages
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Out of the box
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| Web proxy
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Yes, can filter on client, user, time/date, destination site
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| Full internet/intranet server
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| PC/Acorn CD serving capability (multiple CDs simultaneously)
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| Secure IP level firewalling
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| Level 4 emulation
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Can serve Acorn machines with no extra software required on client or server
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| Full productivity suite included
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NCWorks
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NCWorks
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| Full version of JavaScript web browser included
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NCWorks
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NCWorks
| Must be purchased separately
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| Easily configurable user interface on NCs
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HTML based
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HTML based
| One look only.
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| Remote multi-platform admin
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| Reprogrammed NC can be used with Zip, NT and NetManager
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| Dynamic IP addressing
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NCs are completely plug and go
| No, each NC must be manually entered
| No, each NC must be manually entered
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| Easy administration
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Web-based
| Some extra admin tools included
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| Simple to add/alter users
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Web-based. Add user details and click go. All home directories, shares (both SMB and Appletalk automatically created)
| No, user must be created, then home directory must be created, followed by share point and setting permissions. Apple volumes must be added separately
| No, user must be created, then home directory must be created, followed by share point and setting permissions. Apple volumes must be added separately
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| Web-based password changing
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On both NCManager and NT
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| Full NT domain PDC capabilities
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| Unlimited number of support calls allowed per contract
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| 10
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| Unlimited number of free software upgrades
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| Remote administration as part of support
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