You can never be too thin: skinny-client technology

The University of Delaware Information Technologies-User Services department was responsible for evaluating and replacing old X-terminal systems that were being used in our public computing sites. Our objective was to determine a low cost, reliable solution with minimal impact on staff resources. In addition, we wanted to improve the functionality of X-based application software on the central UNIX system, reduce theft, and provide better account security in un-staffed sites. We deployed 22 Sun Ray systems in our Willard Hall computing site during the spring semester 2004 and then installed an additional 21 systems in the Smith Hall computing site during the summer of 2004. Sun Ray clients are truly thin clients and are considered "skinny" since they do not contain an operating system and are network appliances only.