-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA1
The Future of Thin-Client Computing
,----[ Quote ]
| Linux distributions as we know can be made very lean and mean. Fully-featured
| distributions such as DSL Linux, Xubuntu and Puppy Linux are tiny, and run
| speedily in paltry amounts of RAM on modest processors. Such distros fair
| scream along on a relatively high spec PC such as the Eee Box.
`----
http://www.siriusit.co.uk/myblog/the-future-of-thin-client-computing.html
Ten ways to smooth the switch to Linux
,----[ Quote ]
| Moving users to Linux can be tricky, but Jack Wallen has some practical
| measures that should ease the transition.
|
| Sheer economics are making the use of the Linux operating system increasingly
| widespread. It is free, reliable and safe. But when adopting any new
| operating system, users always have a lot to learn.
`----
http://resources.zdnet.co.uk/articles/comment/0,1000002985,39631286,00.htm
Microsoft's old lock-ins have become irrelevant for the most part. That's why
Microsoft hates standards and the Internet (especially Google).
Recent:
Thin client runs dual monitors
,----[ Quote ]
| Devon IT announced a thin client that uses Intel's Atom N270 processor and
| supports dual HD displays. The "TC5X/XW" offers up to 2GB each of RAM and
| DOM, plus gigabit Ethernet and optional WiFi, and is available with Devon
| IT's DeTOS Linux distribution.
`----
http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS2978205583.html?kc=rss
Chinese thin clients run Linux
,----[ Quote ]
| A ShenZhen China-based manufacturer is shipping several thin clients that run
| embedded Linux and target educational, government, business, taxation, and
| medical organizations. SZ Bencse Electronic Technology (Bencse) offers the
| entry level J5200, plus four higher-end H-5800 models, and ships worldwide at
| affordable prices, it says.
`----
http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5667223950.html?kc=rss
IGEL Technology Announces VMware® Ready Certified Status for its Linux-based
Thin Clients and VMware Virtual Desktop Manager
,----[ Quote ]
| IGEL Technology, one of the world's leading thin client vendors, and VMware
| Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program member, today announced
| certification for VMware Virtual Desktop Manager 2.1, on IGEL's Linux-based
| Smart, Compact, Winestra and Premium Universal Desktop appliances. VMware
| provides TAP program members with tools to develop products that are
| complementary to VMware virtualization software and help deliver high-value
| solutions to our joint customers.
`----
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1767224.htm
First Linux on Everest
,----[ Quote ]
| Linux thin client specialist Igel has created a Linux operating system image
| for a rugged panel PC designed for vehicle-mounted and industrial
| applications. The Igel-5310 LX Premium Image works with Glacier's Everest PC
| (pictured), available with a 600 MHz Celeron or 1.4GHz Pentium M processor.
`----
http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5945830115.html?kc=rss
IGEL Technology Announces Availability of its Latest Linux Firmware
,----[ Quote ]
| IGEL Technology has announced the availability of its latest Linux firmware
| on the broadest and most powerful range of thin clients on the market,
| providing customers with an increased choice of hypervisors for virtual PCs.
`----
http://www.itnewsonline.com/showstory.php?storyid=12730&scatid=4&contid=4
Related:
Linux thin clients gain managability
,----[ Quote ]
| Igel has released an update to its remote management software for
| coordinating its Linux-compatible thin clients. Igel's Remote Management
| Suite (RMS) 2.07 is said to offer easier installation via a new Java
| database, as well as enhanced Microsoft Active Directory support.
`----
http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS3027071590.html
Linux thin clients support virtualization
,----[ Quote ]
| Igel is readying Linux-based thin clients capable of hosting VMware virtual
| machines. The company will ship Linux-based thin client firmware next week
| that adds support for VMware's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and
| optionally includes Leostream's VDI Connection Broker.
`----
http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS8459604605.html
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----
Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux)
iEYEARECAAYFAknNXwMACgkQU4xAY3RXLo4azwCffVSnZ7e1wFHZyVWIWYDDPPjp
b+MAoK24CMusNzGhLFTiYiDl4nO4H54e
=fyHl
-----END PGP SIGNATURE-----
|
|
