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Thin-Client Computing: Page 4 of 6

Dedicated thin-client devices can relieve desktop support as long as you keep thin clients lean and mean. If you add local browsers with plug-ins and software, you'll need increased processing power and more memory. If you add peripheral devices, expect to visit the desktop periodically to support them.

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1) Is the OS compatible with your server?

2) Is there an OS upgrade scheme?

3) Does it boot from ROM or server image?