>>> It is not advisable to choose ncomputing solution, especially if the >>> institution prefers >>> to go completely with open source. >> >> +1 >> > > I second the opinion as well. The base devices cost about USD 250; > the do it yourself Atom solution is in the same ballpark with more > memory (and flexibility). Also beware of other clone vendors; their > boxes look identical to the NComputing device and for software they > give the "cracked" versions of the incumbent's software! > >> Get the college to ask the vendor for reference of implementations where >> have installed NComputing + Linux. Most implementations will be on >> Windows and that too WinXP. Vendor support for such solutions is a >> big mess. > > Agree, I could not get any straight answers from the NComputing sales > team in India (about a couple of years ago). However, I have seen the > clone devices work with RHEL 4.x at a vendor demo. > >> Recommend a 100% open source solution like LTSP which has large >> community adoption and support. > > Besides, Baskar's solution - there is Thinstation. You can build > custom thin client images using the TS-O-matic > <http://tsom.paepke.net/index.php>.
Suggestion to have a look at Enjay Thin clients, they are into providing solution on Thin Clients with open source. http://www.enjayworld.com/ Thks / Rgds R.Padmanaban _______________________________________________ ILUGC Mailing List: http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
