Datalight Launches Citrix Compatible Thin Client System Software.ARLINGTON, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1999-- Datalight, a leading provider of embedded systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. software, announced the launch of ThinSystem, a complete software solution for OEMs of Thin Client hardware. Datalight ThinSystem is a client operating system See desktop operating system. that includes and supports Citrix(R) ICA Ica (ē`kä), city (1993 pop. 108,724), capital of Ica dept., SW Peru, on the Pan-American Highway. It is a commercial center for the cotton, wool, and wine produced in the region. There are several summer resorts nearby. (R) client-side software for Windows-based terminal A specialized terminal or slimmed-down PC used as a client to Windows Terminal Server. See Windows terminal. applications. ThinSystem is currently the only complete software package that has been optimized in both size and capabilities for Thin Client manufacturers--adhering to the industry-standard 4-megabyte memory specification. A world leader in embedded system Any electronic system that uses a CPU chip, but that is not a general-purpose workstation, desktop or laptop computer. Such systems generally use microprocessors, or they may use custom-designed chips or both. software since 1983, Datalight has over 15 years of experience in developing reliable, small-footprint system software. In that time, Datalight has earned a reputation for providing ultra-compact, turnkey software solutions for hardware OEMs from various industries worldwide. "Datalight's many years of experience in supplying system software for embedded PCs has provided us with a great deal of expertise in the development of highly-functional software solutions that are able to run from a very small amount of available memory," said Andy Poliak, Strategic Alliance Manager. "We were able to draw upon this experience in the development of ThinSystem and create a product that is extremely small and well equipped." ThinSystem is based on ROM-DOS, a tried-and-true Datalight operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. that has been used in Thin Clients since 1996 and is well known for its compatibility and small memory footprint Memory footprint refers to the amount of main memory that a program uses or references while running. This includes all sorts of active memory regions like code, static data sections (both initialized and uninitialized), heap, as well as all the stacks, plus memory required to hold . To this, Datalight engineers have added familiar Windows-like capabilities, including a graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ), TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. and the ability to run multiple programs simultaneously. In the interest of reducing Total Cost of Ownership (actual cost of maintaining and updating traditional desktop PCs), ThinSystem has been optimized to provide significant cost savings to OEMs, MIS Administrators and end-users alike. For Original Equipment Manufacturers (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 ) o An extremely small memory footprint reduces the total component cost. o ThinSystem reduces the costs associated with contract negotiations by allowing OEMs to purchase a complete package of system software components from one supplier. o ThinSystem provides a low-cost alternative to Windows CE by presenting a familiar Windows look and feel at a more affordable licensing fee. For MIS Administrators o A complete set of dialogue box configuration utilities simplifies the task of setting the IP address of the thin client and establishing server connections. o All configuration files are password protected. o In addition to the ICA client-side software, ThinSystem can run a variety of terminal emulation software such as VT100, 5250 and 3270 enabling connection and communication with these types of hosts. o The command processor can be bypassed or left out for tighter control. For End Users o ThinSystem can run concurrent sessions, allowing terminal emulation or internet browsing to run simultaneously on a local client. o The server connection can be configured to automatically connect upon power-up. o Reduces training time by utilizing well-known graphical dropdown menus and dialog boxes. Datalight develops and licenses professional quality system software, including operating systems and development tools for the Intel Architecture. The company's other products include: WinLight, an MS-Windows work-a-like operating system; FlashFX, a portable and full-featured flash file system; Sockets, a TCP/IP stack and the Datalight BIOS. Throughout the world, numerous companies, representing various technologies, depend on Datalight software for a multitude of industrial and consumer applications. ThinSystem is a trademark of Datalight Inc. Citrix and ICA are registered trademarks of Citrix Systems Inc. All other products and logos are trademarks of their respective holders. FlashFX Patent # 5,860,082 |
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