NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual

CHAPTER 1 Introduction

This chapter introduces NeoLinux thin clients and describes the scope of this User Manual.

What is a NeoLinux Thin Client?

The Thin Client

Neoware thin clients are sleek computing devices that contain no

 

hard drive, fan, or other moving parts, making them extremely

 

reliable and completely silent. Thin clients provide access to

 

programs running on network servers. Generally as you work, your

 

thin client sends keystrokes and mouse clicks to the server, which

 

responds with screen updates for your monitor. Most of the

 

processing occurs on the server. Due to the speed of modern

 

computer networks, this exchange happens as fast as, and

 

frequently faster than, processing on a personal computer.

 

Neoware thin clients can be used with standard VGA, SVGA, and

 

XVGA-type monitors, PS/2 or USB mouse and keyboard, and

 

other pointing devices.

 

Configurations vary with respect to the specific number of parallel

 

port, serial port(s), and USB ports that are provided. When avail-

 

able, these ports may be used for peripheral devices that may

 

include printers, modems, floppy drives, zip drives, cd-roms, and

 

bar code scanners. The version of software installed in your thin

 

client will determine which types of peripherals may be used.

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