[PLUG] Speaking of Thin Clients...

[Rich Shepard]

On Wed, 11 Dec 2002, Carla Schroder wrote:

> The possibilities with this are huge. This means replacing Windows desktops 
> with nice sturdy lower-cost Linux boxes, and users still get their fave 
> Windows apps. At first glance, the cost savings are significant. CrossOver 
> Office Server costs $1195, plus $400- $595 per client, depending on quantity. 
> It's not cheap, but it's a lot cheaper than the usual multitude of MS 
> licenses. Windows licensing schemes are so complex the time and aggravation 
> of calculating them should figured into TCO.

  I do not doubt the value in the right setting. For my simple needs, and
that of other very small businesses, it appears that VMware and win4lin is
still the way to go.

Rich