Jennifer, The desktop client has been referred to by many names over the years. WUT is actually an old name that has been around for a long time. Probably was used much more in the past than fat/thin client. ------Original Message------ From: Meyer, Jennifer L To: Arslist ReplyTo: Arslist Subject: Etiquette Question: Is Fat Client offensive? Sent: Apr 16, 2009 4:53 PM
** I’ve suddenly realized that “WUT” stands for “windows user tool.” When did we stop saying “fat client” and “thin client” or “mid tier?” Are “fat” and “”thin” outmoded with today’s networking capabilities, or simply offensive with today’s caloric-challenged society? Someone please answer definitively, because “WUT” threw me for a loop for a couple of weeks, and I felt really dumb. I’m seriously confused at the loss of the fat client. Jennifer Meyer Remedy Technical Support Specialist State of North Carolina Office Of Information Technology Services Service Delivery Division ITSM & ITAM Services Office: 919-754-6543 ITS Service Desk: 919-754-6000 jennifer.me...@its.nc.gov http://its.state.nc.us E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties only by an authorized State Official. _Platinum Sponsor: rmisoluti...@verizon.net ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"_ Dave ------------------------- dave.shell...@tycoelectronics.com (Wireless)
