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Windows intros 365 Link, a black box that does nothing but connect to Microsoft's cloud
(www.theregister.com)
this post was submitted on 04 Apr 2025
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25 years ago we were using SUN thin clients connected to a single huge server on campus. Shortly after they were replaced with thick Dell PCs running XP.
Priced it out for my company, and I don't understand where this makes sense in any way. You spend a shit ton more for the server you get less for end users and thin clients are still expensive. Plus, bonus, you now have a single point of failure. Or at least a small handful if you duplicate properly.
Converting that cost into a perpetual monthly bill isn't going to change it magically
Well they make a lot of sense if you can't trust your clients.
My high school's computer lab were all thin clients. I was told each cost like 20$ (wouldn't be surprised if he exaggerated the cheapness a bit), and the server was being used for more than just the thin clients, anyway.
Huh. My first rule of IT was "No, I will not give you free tech support during my time off from work".
There was an exception if I was sleeping with you at the time. 😂
"can you look at my phone? I can't pair my Bluetooth earbuds and-"
"since this is a new relationship, you have not met the minimum requirement of fucking me yet. ticket postponed."
The server for this product is Microsofts cloud, so there is no server cost, you're just bought into their ecosystem and maybe a slightly higher subscription cost.
It also means little to no hardware maintenance and streamlined IT processes.
I'm bot saying it's my kind of approach, but there are definitely a lot of companies that could benefit (given most people are really just using a browser and maybe some word/PowerPoint software).