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NX Client for Windows 3.3.0-6 (Windows)

NoMachine is the creator of award-winning NX software, an enterprise-class solution for secure remote access, application delivery and hosted desktop deployment. Since 2001, NoMachine's mission has been to revolutionize the way users access their computing resources across the Internet to make seamless desktop access as easy and widespread as Web...

Tags: Virtual Desktop, NoMachine, NX Servers, Desktops, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Virtualization, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Virtualization

Software downloads 2009-02-09

Access Virtualization - Which protocol is the best?

Access Virtualization - Which protocol is the best?More Protocols Out ThereI agree that protocol is a big part of the "access virtualization" picture. There are more protocols out there though:ICA - you already listed this one but there's also PortICA which Citrix uses for XenDesktop. It's a ground up re-write...

Tags: cloud computing, Utility computing, Storage management, NETWORKING, Microsoft Access, RDP, NoMachine, X-protocol, virtualization

Discussion threads 2008-10-17

So about those thin clients...

So about those thin clients...The Arrival of NXFar and away the best thin client: [url=http://www.nomachine.com]NX[/url]You can set up [url=http://developer.berlios.de/projects/freenx/]FreeNX [/url]with the free NX client from NoMachine.Even on a POTS dial-up 56K your session will be local--I kid you not.NoMachine offers a 'FREE for Life' personal edition for home users...

Tags: Thin clients, NoMachine, thin client, O-O

Discussion threads 2006-11-07

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BriefingsDirect analysts discuss Software AG-IDS Scheer acquisition and lackluster prospects for Google Chrome OS

Chrome OSI tend to agree with him on the Linux and usability part. However Win7 and Mac OS X runs great on netbookWith google behind linux, we can expect greater usability and perhaps more ported applications from Win/Mac worldAs for chrome OS as a thin client, it can practically runs...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Tools & Techniques, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, operating system, software, Google Inc., Google Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-08-18

Chrome OS: 3 reasons it matters, 4 reasons it's irrelevant

Chrome OS: 3 reasons it matters, 4 reasons it's irrelevantIt's the applications that'll be built that'll make or break it.If developers come up with enough useful applications then it might have a market.That said, have you ever tried to get data out of Google's AppEngine, out through Google's Web Toolkit...

Tags: Operating systems, cloud computing, Chrome, Google Inc., Chrome OS, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-07-13

Taking the 'PC' out of the Chrome OS equation

Taking the 'PC' out of the Chrome OS equationMJ, have you read this?http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2009/07/chrome-os-netbooks-and-smartbooks.arsRE: Taking the 'PC' out of the Chrome OS equationI would have to agree with you. I certainly didn't like the idea of Windows 7 limiting the amount of apps I could run on a netbook. But, why...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Web browsers, Operating systems, Desktops, PC, operating system, netbook, Google Inc., Web browser, Chrome OS, Chrome OS equation, Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-07-11

The great server-centric personal computing experiment begins

The great server-centric personal computing experiment beginsSounds good! One tip...I'd consider Ubuntu 8.04.1 server edition, instead of 8.10. Nothing like a rock-steady LTS for a server...If you need support for very new hardware: on January 22, version 8.04.2 will be released. Not only will this point release contain all accumulated...

Tags: Servers, Desktops, server, LTS, personal computing experiment, centric personal computing experiment, hardware, computing experiment, great Server, desktop

Discussion threads 2008-12-30

Is LogMeIn the route to laptop Linux?

Is LogMeIn the route to laptop Linux?Linux is cheaper than WindowsAnd since they do the same thing, why not go with the cheaper option?And really you're right in that the other OS is more important to the end user. But as far as the sale of this "terminal", what it...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, LogMeIn, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2008-08-26

The top Sun Ray myths

The top Sun Ray mythsInteresting, but ignores the fact that Sun Ray is proprietary protocolAn interesting summary and provides a good foundation for any discussion relating to thin client solutions or Server Based Computing as a whole.However, it was not pointed out that Sun Ray utilizes a proprietary protocol and...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Servers, Network technology, Sun Ray, SunRay, Sun Microsystems Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-06-25

The cloud era and open source

The cloud era and open sourceThe Cloud just is not going to make it.http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/01/interop_cloud_computing_panel/ No enterprise is going to trust their life's blood to someone else. The article above only touches on a small number of problems with cloud computing. One thing they missed is being at the mercy...

Tags: cloud era, open source

Discussion threads 2008-05-02

2nd-generation Intel Classmates reviewed

2nd-generation Intel Classmates reviewedAlternative OSThis laptop looks good and rugged for its intended audience. However I feel Intel should allow the user to choose the installed OS such as linux, bsd etcIt will also serve as a good thin client to run software from a central serverhttp://www.aikotech.com/thinserver.htmhttp://www.nomachine.comCRE 2nd-generation Intel Classmates...

Tags: CAD, Intel Corp., One Laptop Per Child project, Intel Classmate

Discussion threads 2008-04-02

Malware pain for my users

Malware pain for my usersI agree wholeheartedlyPeople always ask me if linux will be ready for the desktop, or rather, if this is the year of the linux desktop. I usually respond with a 'hope not.' I'm one of a few avid linux enthusiasts who like linux the...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Port 22, malware, Linux, SSH, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-03-18

What works for the Brazilian doctor's office can work for your classroom

What works for the Brazilian doctor's office can work for your classroomNX / I just know itOne of these days, I am going to read here with interest an article about [url=http://www.nomachine.com]NoMachine NX[/url].I just know it. ;)HooDoo that VooDoo you do so wellYes, third world healthcare is exactly the...

Tags: Linux, Brazilian doctor, Brazilian

Discussion threads 2008-03-13

The GIMP and thin clients

The GIMP and thin clientsGimpShop and TipsGimpShop is a reworking of the GUI front end that makes a transition from photoshop easy and I would also assume the reverse direction.On the server side, you can optimize Gimp preferences. Reduce the Maximum undo memory from default 64 MBytes/client, reduce the...

Tags: Servers, GIMPshop, thin client, server, GIMP, DXPC

Discussion threads 2008-01-28

Virtualization, terminal services, or what?

Virtualization, terminal services, or what?Of course everything depends on the applicationsI have a terminal service setup in which we get anywhere from 15-20 concurrent users, and I know it can handle more. The server was only ~$5000, but then again it is only used for a single app, and it's...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Linux, terminal services, workstation, Apple Macintosh, virtualization

Discussion threads 2007-12-21

Devon IT 6030 Series Terminal

Last week, I reviewed the Devon IT Safebook. I continue to use it in class and will have a wrap-up on it tomorrow. At the same time, Devon IT sent me one of their more traditional thin clients, the NTA 6030, for review. This is comparable to...

Tags: Information Technology, Thin Client, Server, Thin Clients, Servers, Hardware, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2007-11-20

Just how scalable is Edubuntu?

Just how scalable is Edubuntu?Off Topic: how to avoid download traffic jam on Thursday 18thAn off-topic response:A stampede on the Ubuntu servers is expected, next Thursday. They will probably go down, just as they did last April, on the release day of 7.04.Tip: avoid the traffic jam and bookmark a...

Tags: Edubuntu, server

Discussion threads 2007-10-16

Palm Foleo with Linux threatens the Laptop

Palm Foleo with Linux threatens the LaptopSomeone else sees the use of thisWhile many were dissing this product from Palm I saw advantages unique to my needs. It is in no way a laptop replacement yet, But it looks like it will travel well. I commute by bicycle and...

Tags: E-mail, Notebooks, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Linux, Palm Foleo, Palm Inc., laptop computer

Discussion threads 2007-07-02

Edubuntu update - still rocking

Edubuntu update - still rockingFOSSED?Are you going to be going to FOSSED Free and Open Source Software in EDucation this summer? I have a few friends from Yorktown High School in Alexandria, VA who will be demoing Edubuntu there. It's intended for teachers and administrators, and since you're...

Tags: Performance management, OPEN SOURCE, Edubuntu, KDE

Discussion threads 2007-05-14

Edubuntu update - it freakin' rocks

Edubuntu update - it freakin' rocksI'll get back to you, but...In intial testing, performance testing with 2 thin clients running off a P4 Edubuntu server was certainly good enough for basic productivity and web access. I'll update after a weekend of 4 kids pounding away on 3 thin clients...

Tags: Thin clients, MS JUST, thin client, Edubuntu, Xubuntu, server

Discussion threads 2007-05-10