Using Sun Ray thin clients in 2025
Hacker NewsTuesday, July 1, 2025 at 11:30:35 PM
The article discusses the relevance and potential use of Sun Ray thin clients—a once-popular, lightweight computing solution from Sun Microsystems—in the modern tech landscape of 2025. While these devices were phased out years ago, some tech enthusiasts argue they could still offer benefits like energy efficiency and simplicity in specific niche applications. The discussion leans into nostalgia but also explores whether outdated tech can find new life in today's world.
Editor’s Note: It’s easy to dismiss old tech as obsolete, but sometimes, older solutions have unexpected staying power—or at least a cult following. This piece taps into that curiosity, asking whether a relic like the Sun Ray could still have a role in an era dominated by cloud computing and sleek modern hardware. For tech history buffs or sustainability-minded IT folks, it’s a fun thought experiment—and maybe even a practical one.
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