dmccarty
Super Star Member
Timber said:
"I am Timber of Borg."
Later,
Dan
I see the end of the Desktop Computer
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"I am Timber of Borg."
Later,
Dan
Egon
Epic Contributor
Riptides; that is just the way my present computer operates??? It's got a biologically controlled control system!
RobJ
Elite Member
Timber said:
Still have an Ipod?? that's what phones are for now.
Interesting discussion. I know some say the fully configed laptop/pc gives you the control and freedom. But we are all connected to the internet huh. And Google is putting together apps that run off their servers, who needs office, etc. Also who needs computing power...just need a internet connection, keyboard, monitor. Use WiFi when not at home. Laptop gets stolen, no problem, all your files are on their computer in a safe bunker. The circle is almost complete.
I think all this is because most home users only use the basics, internet, email. Even today all my laptop users files and such are offline to my servers. When they travel they use Web Outlook because it's easier. Also plenty of other ways to connect to the server without a VPN. Take GoToMyPC...Just Citrix software that we also use in the corporate world.
AS the desktop evolves...I think the laptop will to. All you have to do is carry a laptop 24/7 as a sales guy. You'll be begging for a smaller, lighter unit.
riptides
Super Member
Yes! The difference will be IN you a few years. And projected through you.
The difference will be IN you a few years. And projected through you.
RobJ
Elite Member
Timber said:
BB is great for email, that's about it. And answering emails, yes, no, maybe, I'll be there soon, etc. What a chore to just open and zoom in on a PDF. Try writing a word doc on one, or an excel spreadsheet.
But you look cool while using one standing in line somewhere. Of at least you use to, everyone has them now.
RobJ
Elite Member
Timber said:
Some are, some are not. I have a Cisco asa5500, pricey, but it doesn't get used much, a little to much security in some cases, but it also is our front end router. Have a Citrix server, not a big fan but it works, Netscreen 25, all in one router with a built in VPN, it's ok. Couple Checkpoints, I like these a lot. simple interface, etc.
The one we use the most, little $200 Netopia with a built in 16 user VPN. Uses the XP VPN client. Simple, cheap, could be used for home use. Gets me my secure tunnel for whatever I need to do.
As the world evolves, so do your options.
Don't get me wrong, we had a company where everyone had a laptop. It did cost more and many people dod not need a laptop. It worked out fine, especaially for the employee. I went over to take an inventory and found about 15 laptops missing. Seems they left when the employees quit.
Rob
RobJ
Elite Member
MikePA said:It was portable...when compared to a mainframe.
You ain't kidding, I carried one of these for a while.
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RobertN
Super Member
MikePA said:
Sorry
I work at a company known for making microprocessors that are in most PC's. EVERYONE here has laptops. If there is an issue, you turn it in to an IT office, they swap software to the new system, and send you on your way. Of cours, it is a company of 80,000 or so...