If you know Citrix, but not Softricity, then this summary (while overly simplistic), might help. Centralized software deployment without installations. SoftGrid does AIE on a TS/Citrix box, and it does what Tarpon is supposed to do on a desktop (when released). It handles the shortcuts/icon/file_type_association delivery to users where needed using AD groups. But it does this a whole lot better than the Citrix versions because they have been at it a lot longer and is the only product they had. The virtualization is a "true" virtualization, it handles a LOT more applications, is manageable, active updates (apply app patches while apps are in use), and has a very good "disconnected mode" for desktops. Also the SMS connector is good if you already use SMS and ZeroTouch is awesome if you need that. Except for applications that contain device drivers, you shouldn't need to install any applications on either terminal servers or desktops again if you don't want to. Tim _____ From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Matthew Shrewsbury Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 2:15 PM To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [THIN] Re: Microsoft Softgrid Changes.. interesting! How does SoftGrid compare to Citrix? I'm not familiar with the product. Matthew Shrewsbury, MCSE+Internet MCSE 2000 CCA Server+ Network Manager -----Original Message----- From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jim Kerr Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 2:03 PM To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [THIN] Re: Microsoft Softgrid Changes.. interesting! Ouch! ----- Original Message ----- From: Joe Shonk <mailto:joe.shonk@xxxxxxxxx> To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 10:01 AM Subject: [THIN] Re: Microsoft Softgrid Changes.. interesting! Hopefully now, Softricity partners can now go through Microsoft (and get paid) instead of dealing with the old regime. Joe _____ From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jim Kerr Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 8:13 PM To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [THIN] Re: Microsoft Softgrid Changes.. interesting! All Softricity Partners were notified of the changes today. All of the news is very exciting to say the least. ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve <mailto:steveg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Greenberg To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 6:35 PM Subject: [THIN] Re: Microsoft Softgrid Changes.. interesting! Is this official info from MS?? thanks Steve Greenberg Thin Client Computing 34522 N. Scottsdale Rd D8453 Scottsdale, AZ 85262 (602) 432-8649 www.thinclient.net steveg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx _____ From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ruben Spruijt Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 2:29 PM To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [THIN] Microsoft Softgrid Changes.. interesting! http://www.softgridguru.com/viewtopic.php?t=583 With regards, Ruben Spruijt