Patent ID: 6584568
Filing Date: 2003-06-24
Classification: G06F,G06Q,H04L

Abstract:
A computer network for providing a workstation user access to resources including at least one of local and network computer programs, local and network peripheral devices, and external communication devices, said network comprising:a server; a plurality of workstations coupled to said server, each said workstation including display means for providing a graphic user interface for a user; and communication means for transmitting messages between said server and said plurality of workstations; said server including means for providing access to at least one resource for a user, said user operating one of said workstations, said server including an operating system program which coordinates communications over said communication means; said workstation including desktop means for creating and displaying items referencing resources on a display means of the workstation, said workstation also including an operating system program which coordinates operation of said workstation, said desktop means including means for supervising operations of said workstation operating system according to user specific parameters.