Re: [tlug] Thin Client Question

["eredicatorx@example.com" <eredicatorx@example.com>]

On 07/28/2010 06:02 PM, CL wrote:
> I have a client who absolutely, positively has to have me use Skype from
> a WIN machine.  It might have something to do with the fact that Ubuntu
> Camera Monitor does not find or like either of my Logitec ball cameras
> and that I have been unable to port drivers for my Pioneer wireless
> handset to Linux.
>    
I think the simple answer is find a camera that works. This may seem 
like a no brainer to most but if you do not have the funds for a a new 
pc it seems like the easiest solution. I am sure this is pretty old but, 
you could give it a try. It is a free 5 seconds of my google fu.

 http://qce-ga.sourceforge.net/

This is from 2008 but seems to be relevant.

http://www.linuxplanet.com/linuxplanet/tutorials/6463/1/

> Also, I have been doing work for a couple of US agencies which have
> sites that will not accept contacts from Linux nor IE running in a Vbox
> ... although how they know it isn't native-native is a mystery to me.
>    
They do not, stop fooling your self. If you are running a fully 
virtualized Windows client vmware, xen, vbox or what ever. The info in 
the logs or any other information they could gleen from your conections 
would not revel the host OS of your virtualization software.
> I don't want to go to all of the hassle and expense of building a
> dedicated Atom or Sempron-powered box and have been looking at
> ultra-cheap solutions for having a WIN-only box on my LAN.  I have found
> a source for HP-Compac thin client boxes which are about the same size
> as an NTT modem.  They have six USB 2.0 plugs, PS/2 connectors for
> keyboard and mouse, 15-pin and D-sub video out, wired and wireless LAN
> options, no fan, and no HDD ... with provisions for neither of the two.
>    O/S is WIN XP-J on a ROM and the seller says that they are successful
> using ROM sticks for add on drives.  Couple of questions:
>
> Q1.  Does anyone know whether it would be possible to use one of my
> spare 2.5 inch HDD drives-in-a-USB case in lieu of a flash drive?  Can
> anyone tell me either way and why?  The seller does not seem to know an
> answer.
>    
Yes easily. But the point I think you are missing is that with a thin 
client box like you are referring to (I would need the modle # to know 
for sure) is you need a Window or Citrix Terminal Server to connect to.

> I have a different client for whom faxes are still the main means of
> communicating
>    
I understand that we all need to pay our bills, but (not a Linux lesson, 
a entrepreneur lesson) if customer has special requirements, then they 
must be willing to pay for them.
> Q2.  Is there a native *buntu app that would take in the existing files
> and enable me to continue using them exactly the same way that I've been
>    using them in WIN?  Failing that, can someone suggest how a Complete
> Idiot can work out a pass-through so that faxes go to the WIN VBox?  The
> more I read the less I understand about this issue.
>    
There is no issue. I would bet your client is using your lack of 
understanding and their lack of information or understanding about 
virtualization against you. Choose your words carefully with your 
clients or pay.

Regards,

Erin