[K12OSN] new win xp thin client from MS

Les Mikesell les at futuresource.com
Wed Apr 20 15:36:47 UTC 2005


On Wed, 2005-04-20 at 01:11, William Parrott wrote:

> > I think the real purpose of these MSofferings is to confuse 
> > the thin client market --especially segments who do not have 
> > a clear understanding of what a real thin client is and its 
> > real advantages.  The "U" in FUD.
> 
> While I respect your opinion, I disagree. I think MS realized that
> academic institutions cannot replace hardware at the same rates as the
> business community.

But that situation isn't new.  What's new is that there is now some
competition.

>  This new OS may be a way to allow me to continue to
> offer students affordable access to the software (i.e.. Windows
> XP/Office) they will be required to use in collage and eventually the
> workplace, provided they keep the cost low.

What do you expect it to do that you can't do with Linux/rdesktop
or couldn't have done with Citrix years ago? And what college requires
XP/Office?

-- 
  Les Mikesell
   les at futuresource.com





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