----- Original Message ----- From: "Amol Hatwar" rollacosta@phreaker.net To: linuxers@mm.ilug-bom.org.in Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 6:44 PM Subject: Re: [ILUG-BOM] Re: Network Computers [Earlier -- Ignorance is bliss]
for most endusers it may not make a difference but for companies which have regular backend operations, it will make better sense outsourcing CPU cycles IMHO. Use of Cluster computing is on the rise due to
precisely
this reason. So backends will consist of Clusters/outsourced grids.
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Vinayak, you missed the plus of one-place administration.
One place administration still takes place under existing systems. Under windows (which I am familier with), you can use system policies set on each pc, combined with Zero Administration Kit on a central server gives you the ability to control and administration of all pcs on the network. In fact, at one of my client's office, the IT dept uses very tight windows system policies to ensure that the user does not change any important settings and cause problems for themselves and the IT dept who would have to rectify the problem.
I am sure similar facilities MUST be existing on unix and linux OSs. Since I have not worked extensively with these in enterprise envirionment, you guys must enlighten me on the subject.
Regards Saswata