Computer Upgrades
Thin Clients
Thin Clients are low-cost, centrally-managed computers devoid of CD-ROM players, diskette drives, and expansion slots. At the Business Education Center the Library and Student Life areas will feature these devices. Select labs at other campuses will be converted during the fall and spring semesters.
Thin Clients offer several advantages:
Security. In general, Thin Clients are not as vulnerable to malware and virus attacks.
- Reduced power usage and lower emissions. Thin-client terminals have much better energy efficiency than traditional pcs. They consume anywhere from 6 to 50 watts — far less than the 150 to 350 watts used by traditional PCs.
- Longer Life Cycle. Thin-client environments typically extend the life cycle of traditional PC environments by at least three years. Unlike PCs and laptops, which commonly have a three- to four-year replacement cycle, thin clients last an average of seven years which greatly reduces computer disposal costs.
- Smaller Footprint. On average, thin clients use 55% less electronics, 36% less plastics, and 25% less metal in their manufacture compared with comparable PC systems which means thin clients use fewer hazardous materials in their creation, minimize packaging material during transport. Furthermore, due to their lack of moving parts contribute to a reduced noise level.
Sources
- Environmental Comparison Of PC And Thin Client Desk-Top Equipment, Fraunhofer-UMSICHT (Hrsg.), October 18, 2006 (view article)
- Green Benefits Put Thin-Client Computing Back On The Desktop Hardware Agenda, Euan Davis for Sourcing & Vendor Management Professionals, March 10, 2008 (view article)
Computer Lab Improvements
This summer all computers in the computer labs will be reloaded to improve logon time and general performance. A consistent look will also be given to all the desktops to streamline the usability for students.
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