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ALSO CALLED:
Apple II,
Macintosh II,
AT Computers,
Macintosh IIcx,
Desktop Computers,
Multimedia Personal Computers,
Desktops,
Microcomputers,
PC,
Home Computers,
XT Computers,
LISA
DEFINITION: 1) Using an office metaphor, a desktop is a computer display area that represents the kinds of objects one might find on a real desktop: documents, phonebook, telephone, reference sources, writing (and possibly drawing) tools, project folders. A desktop can be contained in a window that is part of the total display area or can be "full-screen" (the total display area). Conceivably, you can have
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PODCAST: Developing a Successful Proof-of-Concept for a Virtual Desktop Pilot
sponsored by Forsythe Technology Solution
PODCAST:
Virtual desktops provide many consolidation opportunities, as well as some unique security and business continuity advantages. This podcast gives an overview of desktop virtualization, highlights several virtual desktop solutions, and analyzes the operational efficiency gains possible with desktop virtualization.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 23 Nov 2009
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PODCAST: Where Does Storage Data Virtualization Live?
sponsored by Forsythe Technology Solution
PODCAST:
Critical to any successful implementation of desktop virtualization is to understand how desktop virtualization can help and which implementations will be most successful. View this podcast for an overview of desktop virtualization, several virtual desktop solutions, and the operational efficiency gains possible with desktop virtualization.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 23 Nov 2009
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Where Does Storage Data Virtualization Live?
sponsored by Forsythe Technology Solution
WEBCAST:
Critical to any successful implementation of desktop virtualization is to understand how desktop virtualization can help and which implementations will be most successful. View this webcast for an overview of desktop virtualization, several virtual desktop solutions, and the operational efficiency gains possible with desktop virtualization.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 23 Nov 2009
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PERSONAL COMPUTERS DEFINITION (continued): … 1) Using an office metaphor, a desktop is a computer display area that represents the kinds of objects one might find on a real desktop: documents, phonebook, telephone, reference sources, writing (and possibly drawing) tools, project folders. A desktop can be contained in a window that is part of the total display area or can be "full-screen" (the total display area). Conceivably, you can have multiple desktops (for different projects or work environments you may have) and switch among them.In its Windows product, Microsoft provides what they call an Active Desktop. It includes representations of and access to desktop objects and also dynamic Web content as well, including integrated links to Web sites and information areas that are generated as the result of sites pushing requested information updates to the user.2) Desktop is also an abbreviated form of desktop computer, a personal computer that fits on top of a desk. Personal Computers definition sponsored by SearchWinIT.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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