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Re: [LUG] Server and Computer Networks

 

Hi Steve

2008/11/12 Steve Lee <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
>
>>> Eventually the system will need to run about 8 or 10 pcs connecting to
>>> a file server and running an intranet and a client/order database. Is
>>> there software available that will run on Linux that will allow
>>> multiple connections and provide some sort of client management system
>>> please?
>
> Another architecture to think about is thin client (e.g LTSP) though
> the need to run Windows apps probably confuses the issue.
> X basically doesn't care if the app and display are same or different
> machines (what a great design choice was made all those years ago).
> Windows doesn't work that way though RDP (e.g TerminalServices,
> Citrix) gives the illusion.
>
If we went fully Linux with purpose built software to manage the
company, what advantage would thin client make please? Local clients
would need to process the database, and also emails, web browse, word
processor etc.
-- 
Kind regards
Rich
http://www.cregy.co.uk
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