Windows PCs vs. Windows Terminals

Terminal Advantages

1. quieter (no fan)
2. smaller (takes less desk space)
3. faster startup time
4. lower cost (less than half the initial cost of a typical PC and less than 10% of the annual cost to maintain)
5. easier to maintain (all software is on a remote server)
6. less down-time (no local hard drive or software to fail)

Windows PC Advantages

1. You have a local hard drive to install programs not generally used by all.
2. You have a local CD/DVD drive.
3. You have a local floppy drive.
4. The PC will work if the network or terminal server is down.
5. Screen displays are slightly faster.