OpenThinClient is a Free Open Source ThinClient Solution consisting of a Linux based operating system along with a comprehensive Java based management GUI and server component. It is intended for environments where a medium to large number of Thin Clients must be supported and managed efficiently.

The openThinClient ThinClient operating system is based on a customized Ubuntu Linux distribution optimized for use in diskless devices.

Booting and configuration of the ThinClients is implemented using industry-standard technologies like LDAP, DHCP, PXE, TFTP and NFS.

openthinclient provides a powerful, Java-based graphical user interface to manage all aspects of the ThinClients under its control. Furthermore, it supports integration with enterprise-wide management environments like LDAP or MS ADS.
openthinclient differs from other solutions in the following aspects:

 

* based on industry-standard protocols and technologies

* integrates smoothly with existing systems management solutions like LDAP and MS ADS

* features a powerful management GUI - supports a large range of ThinClient hardware

* no specialized hardware is required. Boots devices into ThinClient mode without flash drives etc. thanks to its PXE boot support.

* several ThinClient applications come pre-packaged, like a Web browser, RDP client etc