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Originally Posted by mikdiamon
Citrix is much different than vnc so those trying to compare the two might want to do a little research. I did and this seems like a killer app for those that need it but it is not a app for the masses. If your company does not use citrix its of no use to you but for those who need it this could be a amazing app.
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Agreed. Citrix is not VNC client - it's a thin client VMware. It allows you to access a suite of apps within a thin client. There is no remote access to a computer - it's accessing apps through a server/farm. Depending on the ICA that's being developed for the iphone, we'll either access via a web portal, or directly through the desktop - or springboard in this instance.
Since the XenApp client/presentation server software is freely available to Citrix endpoint users, I don't see this as having a hefty pricetag, in fact - i don't see it coming with a pricetag at all. Instead, I view it as being an extension to the lineup of platforms currently available for the Citrix server.
My biggest concern is how this app can best be optimized/utilized within a 480x320 screen. I'm blind already trying to read webpages using the iphone - and zooming in and out will decrease productivity. But, I'll reserve judgment until I've actually had hands on experience with it. Until then, I look forward to following development progress and ultimate introduction to the iphone.