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Thin Clients, Zero Clients, Android Stations and Cloud Clients
Since 1999, Thinclient.org has been reporting the thin client computing market as well as the ChromeBook, Zero Client, Android clients, Pi Raspberry Clients and Thick Client market. Generally the cloud computing market since it started with companies such as Citrix back in the late 80s.

A thin client is a lightweight[vague] computer that has been optimized for establishing a remote connection with a server-based computing environment. The server does most of the work, which can include launching software programs, performing calculations, and storing data. This contrasts with a fat client or a conventional personal computer; the former is also intended for working in a client–server model but has significant local processing power, while the latter aims to perform its function mostly locally.

Thin client hardware generally supports a keyboard, mouse, monitor, jacks for sound peripherals, and open ports for USB devices (e.g., printer, flash drive, webcam). Some thin clients include legacy serial or parallel ports to support older devices such as receipt printers, scales or time clocks. Thin client software typically consists of a graphical user interface (GUI), cloud access agents (e.g., RDP, ICA, PCoIP), a local web browser, terminal emulators (in some cases), and a basic set of local utilities.

malerisch.net: Pwning a thin client in less than two minutes

RT @m3g9tr0n: Pwning a thin client in less than two minutes
https://t.co/Y9FK57uVy2

Source: blog.malerisch.net

Normally, HP ThinPro OS interface is configured in a kiosk mode, as the concept of a thin/zero client is based on using a thick client to connect to another resource. For this purpose, a standard user does not need to authenticate to the thin client per se and would just need to perform a connection – e.g. VMware Horizon View. The user will eventually authenticate through the connection.
 

The point of this blog post is to demonstrate that a malicious actor can compromise such thin clients in a trivial and quick way provided physical access, a standard prerequisite in an attack against a kiosk.

Thin client market gets even thinner, down seven per cent in a year

Blame the government, not Windows 10. And keep an eye on China

Source: www.theregister.co.uk

The firm thinks the dip is attributable to economic factors, rather than a loss of interest in thin clients or desktop virtualisation (VDI). Lower public sector spending, in particular, slowed demand for a product often associated with locking down desktops in ways deemed useful by organisations with unusual security requirements.

Going on a thin client diet

The PC is here to stay – but it has lots of little friends now

Source: www.theregister.co.uk

We may not be in the post-PC age, but we’re definitely in the ‘plus everything else’ era. A gaggle of new mobile devices has gathered to join the PC, and it’s making things more complex for IT administrators. Smart phones were already heavily in the enterprise, and now, tablets are gaining traction too. How can they cut through the management headache?

What is app virtualization? Part 4: Cloaking – Brian Madden – BrianMadden.com

This article is Part 4 in a series about app virtualization.

Source: www.brianmadden.com

Cloaking is a relatively new term in the app virtualization world, but it’s something that has gained traction in the past few years. Quite simply, “cloaking” is a technique where you use the same app virtualization and layering technologies we’ve been talking about previously in this series to make an app “disappear” and “appear” instantly.

Tightrope Media Systems to Unveil All-in-One Carousel Digital Signage Displays – rAVe [Publications]

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, March 8, 2016 – Tightrope Media Systems is developing a new all-in-one display system powered by its Carousel digital signage software. The all-in-one displays, to be shown at the Digital Signage Expo (March 16-17, Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth 1037) are ideal for interactive, information-based kiosks in busy consumer and visitation spaces. …

Source: www.ravepubs.com

Running on 22, 32 and 42 inch POE AIOs from Thinlabs. Nice.

Rugged zero client server released by Chassis Plans

SAN DIEGO. Engineers at Chassis Plans released their new patent-pending rugged CPZ-156T Rugged Zero Client as part of a partnership with Dell OEM Solutions.The devices leverages a Dell PCoIP ASIC controller in a rugged enclosure designed for use in extreme environments.

Source: mil-embedded.com

Dell seems to be making a thrust into rugged appliance oriented computing again.  Last week in Germany they announced new embedded chassis line. See link

10ZiG Technology | The Undisputed Heavy Weight Thin Client Champion of the World!

February 12th, 2016 Leicester, UK – 10ZiG Technology is proud to announce their new look Dual and Quad Core Thin & Zero Client hardware range. The devices have been developed to provide the highes…

Source: www.realwire.com

Powered by an Intel 2GHz Quad Core processor, capable of speeds up to 2.42GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, this hardware series provides support for Citrix HDX, Citrix HDX 3D Pro (5848qc), VMware Horizon and Microsoft environments. Offering Dual DVI ports as standard, 7 x USB ports (including USB 3.0), optional VESA mounting and/or wireless support, the 5800q Series caters for a vast range of use cases.

Reg readers speak out on Thin Client technology

Good potential, but just one ingredient in the mix

Source: www.theregister.co.uk

Managing PC estates is a time-consuming, expensive and thankless task. Better provisioning and management tools can obviously help, but implementing one or more of the various forms of desktop virtualisation available nowadays may also be beneficial.

The virtualisation option, and particularly the use of hardware-based thin clients in that context, was the subject of a recent Reg reader survey. From this we learned that over their many years of existence, thin client devices have found their place in many environments.

Relevant types of users and use cases called out in relation to this (in respondents’ own words) include:

Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10 die on Tuesday

That’s right, Internet Explorer’s old versions are finally losing support from Microsoft.

Source: thenextweb.com

Internet Explorer has long been the bane of many Web developers’ existence, but here’s some news to brighten your day: Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10 are reaching ‘end of life’ on Tuesday, meaning they’re no longer supported by Microsoft.

A patch, which goes live on January 12, will nag Internet Explorer users on launch to upgrade to a modern browser. KB3123303 adds the nag box, which will appear for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 users still using the old browsers after installing the update.

It’s great news for developers who still need to target older browsers — not needing to worry about whether or not modern CSS works in these browsers is a dream, and it’s much closer with this move.

End of life means the browsers will no longer receive security updates or any other kind of patches, leaving those running them wide open to new vulnerabilities in the future.

What’s even bigger about the end of life for these versions is that this means Internet Explorer 11 is the last version of Microsoft’s old browser that’s left supported, as the company continues to transition customers to Edge on Windows 10.