CyberKnights

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Client Workstations

CyberKnights can set up light but full-featured client workstations. Equip a 12-seat office with pleasant-to-use workstations for about AUD$12,300+GST all up including broadband internet connection, file server, 16-port switch, intranet facilities & office software. (or add about $400 per seat for locally manufactured no-moving-parts fat clients.

Features

Full RDP5 (MS-Windows Terminal Services) access
Full X11 access, including XDMCP
Full character terminal access (SSH, Telnet, RSH)
Flat screen, CRT monitor or low-cost television display options
Up to 4 USB devices (e.g. mouse, keyboard, printer, scanner) without any expansion hardware
Ethernet networking interface (secure WiFi is an option)
High-quality stero sound
Only one moving part
Local applications (e.g. web browser)
Can authenticate against LDAP, Active Directory, Yellow Pages or practically any arbitrary protocol
DHCP or fixed address
Any colour depth 8-24 bits
Can operate as a server for local USB devices (printer, scanner, camera, storage, modem)
Can operate as a VoIP telephone (with an appropriate ISP)
Can operate as a “canary” or security monitor
Can operate as a print-to-PDF facility & do other automation.

Specific possible Applications

Thin client terminal
Internet kiosk
Video kiosk
Point of Sale device
“Embedded” controller for advertising displays
Custom applications

Cost

Cost varies from application to application. We can field these for about AUD$700 each with a keyboard, mouse and 18” flat screen. There is generally a flagfall for each batch of about AUD$800 total, ranging higher for unusual customisations.

“ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NON-INFRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT.”

They also assume an economic liability of $5 or software price, unless forced by some applicable law.

Is this the kind of customer support that makes proprietary software a better choice for business use? — nicke on LWN re one software monopolist

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