Migrating Linux to the Enterprise Desktop

Source: uk.wyse.com
Topic: Linux

Short Desciption:
Because thin clients act as terminals for server-based applications, a Linux thin client is capable of displaying a wide variety of applications, including server-based Windows applications and ...

 

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EXECUTIVE BRIEF A growing number of industry organizations and Linux vendors are driving the consideration of Linux as the preferred desktop operating system for personal and business computers. Companies like Novell, Red Hat, Wyse and Sun are expending a great deal of resources to make the Linux desktop a success. Whether in search of a lower-cost alternative to licensing fees charged by popular desktop application providers, or to leverage the inherent security, reliability and manageability of Linux, more companies are starting to consider desktop Linux strategies     and implementation. 1 Migrating Linux to the Enterprise Desktop The move to Linux on the desktop is being led in part by the growing acceptance of thin client computing. Indeed, thin Linux combines Linuxs strengths in security, manageability, reliability and affordability with similar strengths of thin client computing. Flexible and powerful, thin Linux merits consideration by every organization looking to lower costs, reduce complexity and fulfill     open-source mandates. This Executive Brief will explain why Linux is more likely to arrive on the desktop in the form of a thin client than a PC, and the advantages that it brings to Linux-based business computing over traditional desktop PCs. It will further identify how thin Linux can help to lower IT costs, as well as factors to consider when choosing a Linux-based thin client platform. THE ROAD TO THIN LINUX ON THE DESKTOP Linux made its initial inroads into the enterprise in the back- end server arena, where popular applications such as databases      and Web servers offer excellent Linux support. Today, Linux has clearly entered the mainstream of enterprise operating      environments . In fact, Linux servers are enjoying double-digit           growth ever ...