26 Mar
2001
26 Mar
'01
15:51
I have pondered the relative merits of thin-client solutions to the "fat client" alternative, and wanted some views on its merits (it was previously discussed here on this list in connection with OSiE and from then I have looked into it more). For example, I have noticed that the thin-client model requires a bigger server and one that after formation can only appear to handle up to 30 clients with significant power. Does this raise the relative cost savings as opposed to using a fat-client model, or do away with them altogether. Or is it that the thin-client model does in fact save money both on server and clients? How does running thin-clients work when, say, multimedia useage is needed? Any takers? TIA Paul