Re: [SLE] [General] System requrements for X-station

From: Matt T. Duval (mduval_at_healthtrans.com)
Date: 09/15/04

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    To: Rikard Johnels <rikjoh@norweb.se>
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 11:21:07 -0600

    I think 1GB NIC in the server and 10/100 on the clients would be fine if
    you use a switch.

    On Wed, 2004-09-15 at 10:31, Rikard Johnels wrote:
    > Hi all!
    >
    > I am thinking in the line of a "powerserver" and a multihead (3-5 heads)
    > X-client. Everything is ran on the "server" and i just use the client to view
    > desktop etc.
    > I know the bandwidth is crucial, but with Gigabit NIC's falling in price..
    > But the question is; What requirements does the client have/need.
    >
    > How much cpu?
    > How much memory?
    > Bandwith? Is Gigabit enough to smoothly show 3-5 heads?
    > I know i can run it diskless if needed.
    >
    > Any clues?
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > --
    > /Rikard
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