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What Is A Network?
What are Different Types Of Clients.
What Is A Thin Client?
What Makes A Thin Client Network?
Power Full Server with dual processor,1gb Ram,10 MBps Network.
(Compaq Proliants, HP Netserver & IBM NetFinity )
Thin Clients (IBM,Neoware,WYSE, SUN , Compaq,NCD etc..) OR
A Low Processing PC.
Citrix Meta Frame software
Windows 2000/2003 Terminal Services.
OR
Windows CE,XP,NT.
How Does A Thin Client Work?
Who are the Main Players ?
Advantages Over Desktop Pc`s
Potential Disadvantages of Thin Clients
Entry costs are high for servers and installation expertise.
More bandwidth is required; multimedia, project-based learning applications run very slowly.
Thin-client doesn’t allow the flexibility to load software on the spot, constricting the “teachable moment.”
PC’s are coming down in costs, and many educators believe users need the fully-functioning capabilities of a desktop.
Comparison ..
Comparison cont..
What Services Can We Deliver Through Thin Clients.
Access To Internet Through Common Browsers Like IE.
Access To Subscription Database.
OPAC Browsing.
Microsoft Office.
Audio.
Several Application Software.
Printing.
What Services Are Not Suitable For Thin Client
Streaming Video.
Video Games.
DVD Movies.
Look & Feel….
What does a Thin Client Look Like?
What kind of expertise is needed to set up a thin client implementation like this? 
Major Developers of Thin Client Technology
Citrix and Microsoft partnership
WinFrame and MetaFrame
National Semiconductor
Sun Microsystems
Wyse Technology
Acer
Compaq
Dell
IBM
Gateway
List Of Thin Client Users
Cont….
Growth OF Thin Client Popularity
Summary
May extend Life of Current PC’s by 2-3years
Large upfront costs – Infrastructure and Network Costs (possibly Licensing)
Management, Support, Application Deployment, Security, etc. far easier
Will reduce Base Line Support costs over 3 to 5 years