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What is a Thin Client?
A thin client is a relatively basic end-user computer station that is part of a client-server architecture. In these Server-Based Computing (SBC) or Virtual Desktop environments, much of the software, settings and other operations of the end-user’s computer are controlled through the central system. As such, the name "thin client" refers to a computer that does not need to have a great deal running directly on its own terminal, since much is fed to the computer through the network.
Thin clients are also called slim clients or lean clients.
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The thin client computing system offers the user a personal computer that relies on high-speed networking with a remote server. Many thin client devices host only remote desktop software or web browsers, allowing all significant processing to be handled by the server.
Thin client computing devices are relatively low-maintenance, making their systems easier to install and operate, yet the user interface is very familiar to personnel accustomed to conventional personal computers. Depending on individual specification, one PC can typically accommodate five or more thin client applications. Hundreds of thin clients may be handled by more powerful servers, as may be required by schools and businesses planning for many workstations to be operated on a budget. Considering that a unit costing approximately $70 can replace a conventional computer, thin client computing makes economic sense.
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