A workstation is a
personal computer that is used for high end applications such as graphic
design, video editing, CAD, 3-D design, or other CPU and RAMintensive programs. A workstation typically has a top of
the line, fast processor, multiple hard drives, and a lot of RAM memory. A
workstation may also have special audio, video, or processing cards for special
editing work. A workstation is marketed by computer manufacturers to
professional users, while the server is more of a utility device.
Linux As a Workstation
A final use of Linux in a small office environment is as the actual desktop operating system. If the application base available in Linux is suitable to the work of the office, then Linux-based desktops provide the following advantages:
• Stability and performance
• Full remote management by the network administrator
• Full network backup capabilities
• Lower cost of ownership in comparison with Windows-based desktops
Where money is available, high-powered Linux workstations can offer speed rivaling that of the more expensive Windows-based systems. Linux also offers peer-to-peer networking that is more robust and offers better performance than is seen on many systems, especially those running Windows 5/98/Me. Also, as mentioned in the previous section, Linux can enable low-end or old hardware that can’t run the latest Windows software to become full-fledged X terminals, providing performance on obsolete desktop hardware that feels like that of a low-end Pentium system.
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