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On 2006-07-10T08:31+0100 Simon Waters wrote: > Where I've seen such things deployed, it is rare the thin client is > hugely cheaper than a thicker client. The saving is usually to be had in > system administration effort, reliability etc. In that it is easy to > upgrade the server side, install software, provide proper backup and > replacement for every settings, and every byte of user data. I agree. http://natalian.org/archives/2006/03/24/mass-deployment/ Though I've also controversially claimed it's generally not worth reusing old PCs. ;) I do recommend: http://wiki.debian.org/DebianEdu DebianEdu is the best solution for schools. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html