Datalight ThinSystem Compatible With Microsoft RDP.ARLINGTON, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 26, 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 today that their recently released Thin Client software solution, ThinSystem, is fully compatible with the Microsoft(R) Remote Display Protocol (RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) The presentation services protocol that governs input/output between a Windows terminal client and Windows Terminal Server. It is based on the T.share protocol. See Windows Terminal Server. (protocol) RDP - 1. ). RDP is the display protocol that ships with Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. (R) Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). ). "ThinSystem is currently the only non-Microsoft, client-side software solution that offers RDP compatibility." Said Andrew Poliak, Strategic Alliance Manager at Datalight. Poliak continued, "It compliments our BIOS and flash file system nicely -- providing Datalight with a method for running Microsoft's solution for Thin Clients." In addition to RDP, ThinSystem is compatible with other accepted Thin Client protocols and is capable of making multi-protocol concurrent connections. ThinSystem adheres to the industry-standard 4-megabyte memory specification. 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 ) -- An extremely small memory footprint reduces the total component cost. -- ThinSystem reduces the costs associated with contract negotiations by allowing OEMs to purchase a complete package of system software components from one supplier. -- 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 -- A complete set of dialogue box configuration utilities simplifies the task of setting the IP address of the thin client and establishing server connections. -- All configuration files are password protected. -- Multiple protocol connectivity -- The command processor can be bypassed or left out for tighter control. For End Users -- ThinSystem can run concurrent sessions, allowing terminal emulation or internet browsing to run simultaneously on a local client. -- The server connection can be configured to automatically connect upon power-up. -- 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. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other products and logos are trademarks of their respective holders. FlashFX Patent No. 5,860,082 |
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