Jerry Westrick wrote:
On Thursday 26 January 2006 14.40, you wrote:
I appreciate your answers, i didn't explain any scenario. Let's say i have some old machines and a new one, i want the old machines to act as simple terminals against the new one working as server. Is it possible? L.
(I forwarded this to the list, as it may help other people also)
Yes, there are 4 different ways: 1) XWindows Remote. 2) VNC Via inetd 3) VNC with user sessions 3) FreeNX and NXClient.
I assume that all the clients (the Old PC's) are within the same network and use 10mb ethernet cards (Old Pc's right?)
I also assume that you have crossed out running applications locally, and even in mixed mode (Internet browser locally, and Office remote).
XWindows Remote ============
This method is the most network intensive. This method requires the most CPU from the Old Pc's.
Using this method, the user actually gets the login scrren from your server.
When the user logs out all programs are stopped and all resources are freed.
When a user logs out all programs are stopped and the resources are freed. (ie. no suspend/resume functionality)
I use this method, both with Linux and Windows & Cygwin/X. It's nice to see a Linux desktop, on a Windows box. ;-)