Larry, I use Linux based thin clients on Windows Terminal Server 2000 and 2003. They are connected both via hard wire and through wireless access points. (Actually wireless print servers with 4 ethernet ports built in) So far they have worked great, with the users preferring them over work stations due to speed. The terminal server runs much faster for Rbase appliacations, mainly due to the gigabit, managed switch that connects it to the file server. (Our work stations are still 100 mgb) I have been using some Linux based thin clients from Devon IT that are $160 less monitor and have liked them. Although I have had these particular units in place for only a few months. I have also used HP t5135 with good success as well. Note that both only work with ELO brand touch screens, other wise any monitor or key board works fine.
I use most on the 2000 server, so CALS are not required. 2003 server requires CALS. While I do not use thin clients at a remote location, I do use Rbase via PC's running remote desktop over a hardware VPN between Indiana and Pennsylvania. It has worked seamlessly over the past 3 years. (Only when one end loses internet connection, have I had any issues) This system prints hundreds of pages per day over the terminal service setup. The only reason I use PC's there is that I have not had time to switch them out for thin clients. The hardware VPN (currently Linksys RV042) works well, has been dependable and has several security features. For one or two stations, this route is a bit expensive, but when using several, it is less expensive overall and I have found much easier to manage. So I give it a big thumbs up! -Bob -- Thompson Technology Consultants LaPorte, IN 46350 219-363-7441 -------------- Original message -------------- From: Lawrence Lustig <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> << We use Metaframe on top of TS. Most of the thin clients are Neostations (Neoware) and include some that are touch-screen with no keyboard, but we also use a variety of RF devices, including PSC Falcon guns (320x200 screen) and some vehicle-mount screens with 800x600 resolution. All work just fine. >> Are these all on the same local network? In the case of our client, they are setting up a periferal building that looks like it will be connected via DSL and the public internet to the main building. How do you handle the security of a connection like that? And how do the machines boot -- do they boot directly to the remote desktop session? What's the performance like compared to doing the same thing on a PC? -- Larry
