Ease of management. In a multiuser, server-based environment, all software resides on network servers, making software administration, upgrades, configurations and license administration far easier than in a dispersed PC environment. Any changes to software need to be made only once and all users benefit immediately. Ease of setup and installation. Ease of use.
Many thin clients come with optional terminal emulation software for legacy applications.
Fast, powerful processors are not required for thin clients because all applications and data reside on the server. Thin clients aren t for everybody, but they give network administrators maximum control over network activities. As mentioned, organizations wishing to act as their own application service providers can upload or download software versions from their secure servers onto thin clients at will, without the fear of intervention or sabotage by a disgruntled employee. Many models can be equipped with touch screens for public users unfamiliar with keyboards. Multilingual instructions for their use also can be provided.