I don't know much about the server hardware requirements. But IMO, you can have the Desktops in this configuration: CPU+Board: Intel Atom Desktop Kit - Rs. 3400 RAM - Hynix LapTop RAM 1 GB - Rs. 475 No Hard-Disk Some Case ~ Rs.1000
We had a similar issue in my school, and we had to dispose of around 15 thin-clients. Now, we're using the above configuration (but with HDDs). You can use PXE and reduce your cost. With Regards, ~~Kumaran R _______________________________________________ ILUGC Mailing List: http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc