Athena(R) Thin Clients Introduces New Open Source Embedded Linux Using Debian 2.6.BREDA, Netherlands -- Athena[R] Thin Clients, a leading developer of embedded hardware and software in server based Refers to hardware or software that runs in the server. Contrast with client based. computer networks of the European Thin Client market, again claims its leadership in Thin Client development at Cebit 2007 in Hannover, Germany. Athena[R] development engineers are the first to build a Linux Thin Client based Refers to hardware or software that runs in the user's machine. See client and client download. Contrast with server based. on Debian kernel 2.6. This new Linux version carries the name NLX (hardware, standard) NLX - A low-profile, low TCO motherboard design created jointly by Intel Corp., IBM, DEC and other PC vendors. In contrast to the traditional single-board design, NLX uses a riser card to carry PCI, ISA and AGP bus data (despite Intel's stated intent to rid PC 5 where NLX stands for New LinuX. Athena[R] will be the first Thin Client manufacturer to have not only an extremely powerful but also the most flexible Linux embedded operating system An operating system used in special-purpose applications (embedded systems). Embedded operating systems are typically very compact and often designed for real time operations. See embedded Linux, QNX, OS-9, Windows XP Embedded, Windows CE, VxWorks and Symbian OS. in the market today. The main advantage of NLX 5 embedded Linux The Linux operating system configured and enhanced to work in a wide variety of applications, including handheld devices, network appliances, industrial machines and consumer electronics devices. The modularity of the Linux kernel makes it well suited to embedded systems. is to help further lowering Total Cost of Ownership by delivering superb efficiency, flexibility, ease of administration and better hardware support at a reasonable price. Athena[R] NLX 5 is available on all Athena[R] Thin Client Models as well as on the popular IDE PC plug-in module, which now turns even more PC models into a Thin Client. Big news is that Athena[R] is the very first Thin Client manufacturer to provide this complete Embedded Firmware suite including free powerful Remote Management Software (Athena[R] famous TCMS TCMS Taylor County Middle School (Georgia) TCMS Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (treatment of Parkinson's disease) TCMS Theater Construction Management System TCMS Trouble Call Management System ) under OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and requirements to other Thin Client vendors. Athena[R] has 17 years experience in developing hardware and Linux open source software and its Thin Clients and has received high reputation of performance and in-time support among its customers. About Athena[R] Thin Clients Founded in 1990, Athena[R] Thin Clients specializes in the development and distribution of dedicated hardware and embedded software solutions for Server Based Computing networks. This includes the Athena[R] brand of Thin Clients for use with GraphOn Go-Globle, Citrix presentation sever, Microsoft terminal sever and others. Athena[R] Thin Clients sells its products worldwide through OEM customers and distribution channels. According to IDC 2006 reports Athena[R] Thin Clients has a worldwide market share of nearly 4% of the total Thin Client market. This places Athena[R] Thin Clients in the world's top 7 Thin Client manufacturers. |
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