Although this model may be meant for the home user, I believe it is not intended for use on a system as we have them today. I would imagine that at some level, they envision a multi-use terminal in your home, with access to servers located some where else. You would pay to access programs and features on the SERVER level that would be streamed to your terminal at home. It would reduce the initial investment for most users, allAlthough this model may be meant for the home user, I believe it is not intended for use on a system as we have them today. I would imagine that at some level, they envision a multi-use terminal in your home, with access to servers located some where else. You would pay to access programs and features on the SERVER level that would be streamed to your terminal at home. Just as brendan0257 said, it sounds like content delivery similar to what xbox live allows. It would reduce the initial investment for most users, allowing a more complete package for people with basic or average computer skills and or usage, and even if we don't like the idea it may unify the average pc market to allow for broader application support and integration. As for now it is just a patent filing, and if you note, the filing states “The current business model for computer HARDWARE and software...". I would imagine in other countries, where computers are a true luxury, this would provide better access to people who would normally not have any. And the wide spectrum of their explination is simply used to illustrate a point. Don't get me wrong, I like mt custom PC as much as the rest of you, but I'd bet if you dug around in the patent coffers you'd find millions of shady patents held by even your favorite companies that make it sound like the world is gonna stop turning. It's just the way it is.a more complete package for people with basic or average computer skills and or usage. Just a thought