[Web4lib] Thin client computer lab

[R. Wood]

On Fri, Apr 09, 2010 at 01:17:26PM -0400, Cab Vinton stated:
> A donor in town is interested in funding a small computer lab for our
> small public library.
> 
> Funds will be limited, both initially & down the road, so I'm
> considering going the thin client route.
> 
> Thoughts on thin clients as a solution?
> 
> Rough cost estimate to set up an 8-10 client lab?
> 
> Experiences with Pano Logic, MiniFrame, NComputing, Userful, or other
> vendors?
> 
> The clients would be used mainly for classes (internet skills, MS
> office, etc.).
> 
> Grateful for any advice!
> 
> Best,
> 
> Cab Vinton, Director
> Sanbornton Public Library
> Sanbornton, NH

Hi,

Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), and worth a look:
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_Terminal_Server_Project

HTH,
Raymond
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