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Desktop Multiplier for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop vs Thin ClientsDesktop Multiplier's "10-to-1 Advantage"The Desktop Multiplier's unique "10-to-1 advantage" delivers 10 networked workstations with just one standard PC. Each “workstation” operates independently, yet consists of only a standard monitor, USB keyboard and mouse. All workstations connect to the Desktop Multiplier system, which has extra video cards and USB outputs to support the additional workstations. Introduction to Thin-Client ComputingThin-client computing allows users to access Windows desktop applications, educational CD-ROMs and legacy applications from any device connected to the Internet or network. All applications are installed on a centrally-managed server rather than on the end-users’ desktops or notebooks. Applications are run on the server, and the user interface (screen update, keystrokes, and mouse clicks) is sent across the network. This approach offloads application processing to the server, reducing client-side processing requirements SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Multiplier vs Thin ClientsThe Desktop Multiplier for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop runs applications locally, resulting in superior performance and a much richer user experience than thin-client solutions – at a fraction of the cost. Desktop Multiplier and Thin-Client ApplicationsThe Desktop Multiplier for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop supports all the popular thin-client protocols (Citrix ICA, Microsoft RDP, and Tarantella). This feature is recommended for customers who want central control over their data or to broadly deploy obscure applications that are not supported on the Desktop Multiplier for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop. For example, a school board may deploy their student records system (for teacher access) and Windows educational CD-ROMs as thin client applications. The bulk of the day-to-day student use (Internet research, office productivity work, email, collaboration, and so on) would still be run locally on the Desktop Multiplier. Bundled ApplicationsThe Desktop Multiplier leverages the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop OS across 10 users. Each user on the system gains access to the bundle of applications that come included with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, such as:
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