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
editThe DeskLite uses Cirrus Logic's CL-PS7500FE (a variant of the ARM7500 with a floating-point coprocessor)[11] and runs RISC OS.[12]
References
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- ^ Whytehead, Chris. "Acorn DeskLite". Chris's Acorns. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ^ Booth, Simon (30 August 1998). "Schema Initial Evaluation of System" (PDF). 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. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ^ Investors Chronicle. Vol. 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.