Etymology
The name 'Virtual Network Computer/Computing' originates from ORL's work on a thin client called the Videotile which also used the RFB protocol. This was essentially an LCD with a pen input and a fast ATM connection to the network. At the time, network computer was commonly used as a synonym for 'thin client'. VNC is essentially a software-only (i.e. virtual) version of this network computer.
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