Talk:X terminal

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Usage in recent years?[edit]

We need cites on this resurgence in X terminals. (And probably on commercial use mostly being X server programs on PC desktops, though that's my experience.)

Anyway, I finally found a picture of an X terminal. Yay! - David Gerard 22:37, 13 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Cost vs. other desktops[edit]

It should also probably be noted in the article that the cost advantage to X terminals or other thin clients is not in the initial cost of the hardware, but in the overall cost of ownership. A thin client is much less expensive to maintain (especially in keeping software up to date, no need for backups, and so on) than a full on workstation or PC.

Conversely, if someone really wants a full on workstation or PC on their desktop, the hardware cost differential is going to be less important to them than the functionality differential (real or perceived).--NapoliRoma 15:27, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Technical Specifications[edit]

Is it a good idea to mention some of the specifications (cpu/memory) that these devices had? They had the same microprocessors that some PCs had, others could be upgraded into actual workstations. Could also be worth mentioning how they booted via the network, as they lacked hard disks and flash was too expensive during the early 90s. 74.88.1.95 (talk) 04:55, 27 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]