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What are WYSE equipment used for

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Smart91 Posted messages 30146 Status Security Contributor -
Hello,
I have a Wyse T1010 Windows-based terminal that looks a lot like a computer, meaning it has a power output, a video port, 2 common ports, 1 USB port, PS2 inputs for a mouse and keyboard, and 1 network port, but no CD or floppy disk drive. Some people have told me that it was used for networking, and I would like to know if that's true, and also what system should be installed on it, how it works, and...
Thank you
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    Chapitre23 Posted messages 710 Status Member 82
     
    Hello,

    Wyse is a manufacturer of terminals.

    In other words, it is a unit equipped with memory, a processor, and network connectivity. It cannot run anything locally (Windows or other programs). It retrieves all its applications from one or more servers via the network, based on the rights granted to it by the administrator.

    It has no use for an individual, since the infrastructure required would be too heavy.
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  2. Franzux Posted messages 9705 Status Contributor 1 146
     
    It's a lightweight client...
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  4. Smart91 Posted messages 30146 Status Security Contributor 2 331
     
    Hello,

    Indeed, it’s a diskless PC (No disk). In fact, this is what we call a thin client, which is used only on a network and especially with Microsoft Terminal Server or Citrix Metaframe software, which need to be installed on a server.
    However, I don’t know if your Diskless PC has a boot ROM that allows it to boot via the network (Downloading Windows for example). I’m sure on the WYSE website, there should be all the information regarding this product.

    Smart
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