Thin-client hardware has standardized on x86 architecture, but software varies significantly among vendors -- major manufacturers like Dell and HP increasingly rely on third-party operating systems ...

The OS of a thin client can significantly affect how end users work and how IT administrators manage virtual desktops. Many desktop virtualization vendors such as Citrix and VMware support offloading ...

Apple has revealed further details of the new Mac OS X Server software, adding support for a new file system and collaboration tools designed for businesses looking to use the iPhone as a client ...

Major hardware vendors like Dell, HP, and Lenovo have commoditized thin-client hardware and under-invested in their proprietary operating systems, opening the market to third-party software platforms.