
IT solutions companies have been generating lots of buzz regarding
thin clients basically since the early 1990s, but have yet to really penetrate into many suitable environments. These relatively cheap computer appliances carry broad promises like energy efficiency, space efficiency, and centralized maintenance and data storage. These claims could sound like the computer industry equivalent of snake oil.
Kiwi-LTSP, a combination of
KIWI imaging technology and
Linux Terminal Server Project, is one open source solution for thin client servers.