[WEB4LIB] Thin Client Technology

[Linda Grenz]

I am also interested in net appliances / thin clients and would appreciate input.  We will be adding additional Internet stations to our library. Net appliances are an option instead of installing full blown 800+ MHz PCS for the purpose of surfing the net. The only company I have heard of which allows using an ISP of your choice is NIC - from New Internet Computer Company.


Linda Grenz
Computer Support Specialist - Library
Lane Community College
http://www.lanecc.edu/library/library.htm
(541)726-2220  x 2640

>>> "Tasmin Nyaforh" <tnyaforh at lawrence.lib.ks.us> 11/14/00 06:05AM >>>
Hello Everyone,

Are there any libraries that are using thin client technology for patron internet access?
Our library is thinking about implementing this technology but we have lots of questions.

What vendor are you using?
Do you have resident browsers on the thin client machines? If not, how are you allowing patrons internet access?
Does having the browser on the server for patron access slow down the server activity?
Are you allowing access to streaming videos, MP3 files, real player, etc.?
Are you using Citrix metaframe for connection to the server?
Help!

We have done lots of research but every vendor says a different story.  It would be great to get a library or person that has had success in implementing this technology.

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Tasmin R. Nyaforh
Technology Coordinator
Lawrence Public Library
707 Vermont Street
Lawrence, KS 66044

785-843-3833, ext 106
785-843-3833, ext 124 (voicemail)
785-843-3368 (FAX)

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