EXHIBIT 99.2

                       Press Release dated March 27, 2002


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PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

              Neoware and NCD Complete Partnership and Acquisition


         KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa./MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca., March 27, 2002 -- Neoware
Systems (NASDAQ: NWRE) and Network Computing Devices (OTCBB: NCDI) today
announced that the two companies have completed Neoware's previously announced
acquisition of NCD's ThinSTAR thin client appliance product line and the two
companies have entered into an alliance to grow the worldwide thin client
appliance market.

         Effective immediately, the ThinSTAR product line is available through
the existing ThinSTAR authorized channel from Neoware in the Americas, Asia
Pacific, and the rest of the world, and from NCD in Europe, the Middle East, and
Africa under an OEM agreement with Neoware.

         The two companies have entered into a non-competition agreement and
agreements under which Neoware will resell NCD's ThinPATH software and can
incorporate these technologies into future Neoware software products.

         Total consideration for the acquisition amounted to $4.25 million of
which $550,000 is payable subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions.

         About NCD
         Founded in 1988, Network Computing Devices, Inc., supplies information
access and management products that extend server-based computing to give
customers a competitive edge and a better bottom line. Over one million NCD thin
clients are installed with over 3 billion hours of operation. The company can be
reached on the Internet at: www.ncd.com.

         About Neoware
         Neoware provides software, services, and solutions to enable Appliance
Computing, a new Internet-based computing architecture targeted at business
customers that are designed to be simpler and easier than traditional PC-based
computing. Neoware's software and management tools power and manage a new
generation of smart computing appliances that utilize the benefits of open,
industry-standard technologies to create new alternatives to personal computers
used in business and a wide variety of proprietary business devices. Neoware's
products are designed to run local applications for specific vertical markets,
plus allow access across a network to multi-user Windows servers, Linux servers,
mainframes, minicomputers, and the Internet. Computing appliances that run and
are managed by Neoware's software offer the cost benefits of industry-standard
hardware and software, easier installation, and have lower up-front and
administrative costs than proprietary or PC-based alternatives. More information
about Neoware can be found on the Web at www.neoware.com or via email at
info@neoware.com Neoware is based in King of Prussia, PA.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include
statements regarding the consummation of the acquisition of the NCD thin client
product line, the partnership of Neoware and NCD, continued development, support
and enhancement of the ThinSTAR products, the ability of ThinSTAR customers to
continue to receive upgrades, the seamless transition for ThinSTAR customers,
increased market share, increased distribution channels, broader product
offerings, improved products and services, the addition of knowledgeable
employees, the benefits of Neoware's software-powered business model, NCD's
continued service and support of the ThinSTAR product line, Neoware's
development of key relationships and continued investment in sales and
marketing. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
predicted in any such forward-looking statement include Neoware's ability to
successfully integrate the NCD thin client business, Neoware's timely
development and customers' acceptance of Neoware's appliance computing products,
including the former NCD thin client products, pricing pressures, rapid
technological changes in the industry, growth of the appliance computing market,
increased competition, Neoware's ability to attract and retain qualified
personnel, including the former NCD employees, Neoware's ability to identify and
consummate future acquisitions, adverse changes in general economic conditions
in the U.S. and internationally, and risks associated with foreign operations
and political and economic uncertainties associated with current world events.
These and other risks are detailed from time to time in Neoware's periodic
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not
limited to, its report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2001.

Neoware is a registered trademark of Neoware Systems Inc. NCD is a trademark of
Network Computing Devices, Inc. All other names products and services are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

For more information concerning Neoware's acquisition of NCD's thin client
business, consult Neoware's FAQ concerning this news at www.neoware.com.

Contact:

For Neoware:
Vince Dolan, CFO
(610) 277-8300
vince.dolan@neoware.com