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Technology
What is RISC OS?
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RISC OSTM is the Operating System designed by Acorn Computers for use on its
computers. RISC stands for Reduced Instruction Set Computer.
What is
Thin-Client/Server Computing?
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Thin-client/server computing is an architecture in
which applications and data are deployed, managed, supported and executed entirely on the
server – without the need to download the application or data to the client. This
improves performance and makes effective and efficient use of network bandwidth. Further
information can be found at the following site:
Citrix Web
site - ICA FAQ.
Who are
Citrix?
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Founded in 1989, Citrix Systems, Inc. is a leader in
system software for thin-client/server computing. The WinFrame® product line
and Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®) thin client/server technology
are marketed through a world-wide business alliance of value-added resellers, system
integrators, OEM licensees and industry associates. Citrix is based in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, USA. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at:
www.citrix.com.
What does ICA
stand for?
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ICA stands for Independent Computing Architecture
and is a registered trademark of Citrix Inc. It allows many different types of computer,
running different operating systems to access applications running on Microsoft’s
Windows operating system. It is an emerging industry standard for thin-client/server
computing. On the server, ICA separates application logic from the user interface and
executes 100% of the application on the server. The ICA network protocol transports
keystrokes, mouse clicks and screen updates over standard protocols to the client,
consuming less than 20 kilobits per second of network bandwidth.
What is
Citrix Metaframe?
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Citrix MetaframeTM is thin-client/server system software for Microsoft® Windows NT® Server 4.0,
Terminal Server Edition or Windows 2000 Server. It delivers a comprehensive thin-client/server solution to the
enterprise by extending Windows Terminal Server with additional client and server
functionality – for further details, see the Citrix® MetaframeTM FAQ at
MetaFrame XP FAQ.
What
is a Windows-Based terminal?
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A ‘Windows-Based Terminal' is a new class of
client terminal, similar to a Thin-Client, but in contrast, a Windows-Based Terminal will
not need to download any application or operating system from the server. As such it is
referred to as a "super-thin" client. See the Microsoft web site for further
details: http://www.microsoft.com/NTServer/Deployment/FAQ/Citrixfaq.asp. (Use the
‘Back’ button on your browser to return.)
What is
the difference between Windows NT Server 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server
Edition?
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Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition is an extension to the Windows NT Server product line
that delivers the Windows® operating system experience through terminal
emulation. As such it incorporates Citrix’s Multiwin technology to deliver multi-user
capability to a wide range of computing architectures. For further
information, see the URL:
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