DeskLite
The DeskLite was a thin client launched in 1998 by Acorn Computers. It was designed to provide access to Microsoft Windows applications[1][2] via Citrix ICA. It has been described as probably being the last product made by Acorn.[3]
The design is a specialised Network Computer[4][5][6] and was promoted to potential licensees for adoption.[7][8][9] It was launched at the 1998 Thinergy conference in Orlando.[10]
Specifications
The DeskLite uses Cirrus Logic's CL-PS7500FE (a variant of the ARM7500 with a floating-point coprocessor)[11] and runs RISC OS.[12]
References
- ↑ "Net.Nieuws juli '98". Big Ben Club website. Big Ben Club. July 1998. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ↑ "STB/NC". ANS website. Acorn News Service. 19 September 1998. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ↑ Whytehead, Chris. "Acorn DeskLite". Chris's Acorns. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ↑ Booth, Simon (30 August 1998). "Schema Initial Evaluation of System". Report on the Implementation of Network Computers. Centre for Research and Development in Learning Technology. p. 14. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ↑ "Network Computing". Archive. August 1998. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ↑ "Network Computing". Archive. November 1998. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ↑ Saran, Cliff (25 June 1998). "PC & desktop Suppliers spy opening in terminals market". Computer Weekly. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ↑ Investors Chronicle 125. Financial Times Business Pub. 1998. p. 273.
- ↑ "Acorn Group Announces World-first With $199 Thin-client Terminal Technology; Acorn Group Has Technology for Client with Citrix ICA Architecture". Business Wire. 16 June 1998. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ↑ "Acorn, Boca launch DeskLite thin-client". telecompaper. 8 September 1998. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ↑ "Cirrus Logic's ARM-Based System-On-Chip Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum". Cirrus Logic website. Cirrus Logic. 22 June 1998. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ↑ "Acorn DeskLite design offers sub $200 terminals". CBR online. 15 June 1998.