citrex

Citrix is "thin client" software. Basically you have a server that houses applications (i.e. Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, etc.). Clients need only a small client application and connect to the server and run the applications from the server. The main benefit is that only small amounts of data are transmitted back and forth. The client sends keystrokes, mouse position and mouse clicks. The server actually runs the applications and sends small bitmap images of screen updates to the client. This is great over remote dial-up or dial-up VPN connections.

http://www.citrix.com/

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Further to the last answer, Meta frame adds a series of extensions to allow a client to run remote apps off a cluster of servers and various other fault tolerant features. There is also a web client that lets any browser run an app or desktop over the net.

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