Nevertheless, there are times when thin clients can pay off. As competition increases in the global economy, the effective use of business-enabling technology is no longer just a competitive advantage. It's a fundamental necessity to ensure business growth. In the world of shared Ethernet, Fast Ethernet is no longer an option, it's a necessity. Technology managers are looking for ways to cut the total cost of supporting increasing numbers of remote users, including telecommuters, travelers, and users at satellite offices.
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The debate over which operating system is best for enterprise deployment took a new turn last week as IBM, Sun Microsystems, and Microsoft each pitched new or revamped software platforms. Just when you thought your network solutions were limited to established products like Windows NT, NetWare, Solaris, and Unix, along comes Linux.