James Niccolai from IDG News Service posted an interesting article on PC World today talking about a Software (that) is designed to extend the life of aging systems by turning them into thin clients.In part, this is what James had to say:
Microsoft released a new version of its operating system for businesses this week that extends the life of older PCs by effectively turning them into thin-client computers.
Called Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs, the software is offered only to customers on Microsoft's Software Assurance licensing and maintenance program. It's not a full-featured OS, but it improves the security and manageability of PCs for customers with systems that are too old for Windows XP and who aren't ready yet to upgrade their hardware, Microsoft said.
Read James' full article here on PC World.
3 comments:
It is estimated that up to 50 million PC's still run Windows 98 or Me. With support officialy ending last week, Microsoft is hoping that this will be a viable option for the large number of licensed business users out there that cannot make the upgrade investment to newer PC's.
I am glad they have identified the need, but how many will actually utilize it and how many will continue to use the older, vulnerable and unprotected system?
Why bother. With the price of computers so cheap these days it would make more sense to go and buy a new one
It can get high if you have to replace 20 PC's and up.
A small business can't always afford it. Then you have the software compatibility issues.
It can add up in a hurry. For example, an upgrade for Peachtree Accounting plus lets just say 5 licenses and you are looking at around $1000.
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