Extending the Power of Server Based Computing

Abstract

Abstract. In this paper, we review the evolution of computing, especially the development of thin client computing. Then, our study is focused on one of the most popular thin-client computing mode: server based computing. After an analysis of the problems existing in server based computing, a revised server based computing model is given, which combines the advantages of other thinclient model. As proof of our concept, our ideas are implemented in detail on our embedded platform: THUMP-NC. Some open source software, including rdesktop and VNC, are used in our implementations.