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A thin client is a computer that relies heavily on other computers or servers to complete their functionality. They function as a regular computer, but typically don't have a lot of equipment and hardware that a full computer system might have, for example a hard drive.
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What is a cheap thin client used for?
Cheap thin clients are used as a cheap method of doing work for a different computer or computer program, called the server. They are often cheaper than fat clients.
When was Caldera Thin Clients created?
Caldera Thin Clients was created in 1998.
Which of the following is true about thin clients?
Thin clients require fewer components than standard
What type of a computer would you recommend for broad deployment in the university's computer labs - a standard computer desktop personal computer or a thin client and why?
I would lean more towards a thin client as it would save a lot of money in the long run. The bulk of the funds would go towards a powerful server that could virtualize the operating system for the thin clients. The thin clients would just be a gateway to the server to load the OS. As I understand it, the major flaw would be if the server goes down, so will everyone else without exception. Although, I believe that is the case in any scenario.
Can push technology be applied to thin clients?
Yes.
What allows a computer to communicate with another device with a beam of light?
Fiber Optic networking allows computers to communicate with a beam over light oven thin strands of glass cabling.
Are high or low temperatures thin?
Temperatures cannot be described as being thin.
What are HP Thin Clients mostly used for?
HP Thin Clients are mainly used as affordable business computers. They can be used for a variety of things and are powerful enough to run most software.
Are thin clients coming on strong for the PDA markets?
"No, thin clients represent such a small percentage of the market that there isn't much hope for them. There is a lot of competition and variety in PDA to appeal to customers."
Which db2 clients provide graphical administration tools?
thin client
If an organism is described as thin the description is of the organism's .?
phenotype
How do you begin to use thin client solutions?
Thin clients can be a computer or a software that relies on a sever or servers to complete its tasks. So to start using a thin client solution you will first need to identify and connect to the server or servers that provide the services for your client. This may require you to install specific software to connect to the server/servers.
