ABSTRACT
Have you noticed that every major vendor has a thin client solution? What does this mean for technology support experts and are we ready for the consequences? The College of Engineering at Colorado State University (CSU) has implemented a very successful thin client solution. Thin clients have their down sides (they will be covered) and challenges (also covered), but we love the benefits (emphasized herein).
Index Terms
- Thin clients: the key to our success
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