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Neoware Launches New Linux Version: Neolinux 4.0 For Thin Clients

Friday, 16 February 2007 by Michel Roth

Neoware has launches the new version of Linux that they use for their Thin Clients: NeoLinux 4.0. One would think that they might have come a long way since there was a lot of room for improvement.

"Enhancing security and delivering easier, more flexible integration and management, NeoLinux 4.0 also incorporates improved support for wireless and peripherals. NeoLinux 4.0 provides IT professionals with a robust, best-in-class thin client operating system. Featuring an optional, easy-to-use PC-style user interface, NeoLinux 4.0 is at once familiar and accessible, simplifying end user training needs and encouraging the broader adoption of Linux-based thin clients within an organization. Beneath that interface lies a more secure, more flexible thin client operating system with better peripheral support and the most up-to-date Citrix(r) access to Microsoft(r) Windows(r) applications."

NeoLinux 4.0's new features and capabilities include:

� Latest 2.6 Linux kernel: Broader, more robust support and integration for USB and serial peripherals, with the ability to execute scripts and update software from a USB memory stick, enhanced security features, and PC smart card support.

� Greater security: A new file structure that improves security and increases integration flexibility. With built-in Citrix ICA 9 and support for Citrix Access Gateway, a universal VPN appliance provides a secure (SSL), always-on, single point of access to all applications and protocols.

� Customizable desktop: Optional PC-style interface with features such as personalization of boot logos and desktop wall paper

� Greater compatibility: A new system library, making NeoLinux compatible with popular Linux development platforms such as Red Hat, SUSE, Fedora, Debian, etc.

� Cost effective protocol support via No Machine�s NX Client

� Native Firefox Web browser, as well as native Java 2, Macromedia Flash Player, and Adobe Acrobat Reader

NeoLinux 4.0 will be generally available in late March 2007. Doesn't sound to bad, does it? We'll have to wait and see. In the mean time, read more here.