More Than One Way to the Linux Desktop Live Online Meeting

On August 18, 2004 at @ p.m. Eastern, join eWEEK, Robert Frances Group, and Wyse Technology to learn the current state of the prospects of Linux on the desktop computer.

Most business people don't think of a Linux desktop, they think of a traditional desktop like that of Windows. But, it doesn't have to be that way.

While some companies such as Red Hat, Linspire and Xandros, are pursuing the traditional desktop, aka the fat client, others, such as Wyse, Novell, IBM and Sun believe that corporate America is ready to give thin clients another try.

Why? There are many reasons, among them are: lower desktop support costs, centralized management and improved security. At a time when not a day goes by without news of yet another Windows virus or security problem, the promise of a Linux-based desktop that's not constantly under siege is one that companies believe will find today's businesses very attractive.

This live online meeting will examine:

1. The pluses of the thin-client approach to the desktop: such as better TCO and ROI.
2. The state of the Linux thin-client today. This will be an overview of IBM, Novell and Sun's efforts, along with a discussion of companies, such as Wyse, that already support this approach.
3. The pluses of the Linux fat-client approach. This will look at the efforts of Red Hat, Linspire, and Xandros.
4. The state of the Windows desktop today, along with a brief overview of Windows thin-client solutions such as those of Citrix.
5. An overview of the state of desktop-based end-user applications for the two platforms. For all essential purposes, it should be noted that there is no difference between the Linux thin and fat client as to what end-users applications can be deployed.
6. An overview of how companies should decide between thin and fat clients, Linux and Windows, for their near-future desktop needs.

Click here to register for the live online meeting.