Microsoft said on Wednesday that it has rolled out a software (Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs) that allows older PCs to be turned into more modern and secure systems, but in the process also makes them less than full-fledged PCs. Formerly known by its Eiger code name, Windows Fundamentals allows those PCs some of the security benefits of XP, but essentially turns the machines into thin clients that’s able to run only a few programs locally, with most software needing to run remotely from a server. Well this is all good than having your less powerful clients collecting dust in the storage rooms. Other than that, you can always install Linux on the PCs for better performance but authenticating it on a Windows domain could be a tricky thing if you don’t have a good sys-admin.
Legacy PCs have new life with Windows Fundamentals source
» A Review on Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs from ITechTips
This week's release of Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs is seen as something interesting from the dear old Microsoft camp and Windows watcher Steven Bink has some more details and screenshots over at Cnet.According to Bink, The software formerly kno... [Read More]
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