Originally known as just a ‘client’ or ‘thick client’, the name is contrasted to thin client, which describes a computer heavily dependent on a server’s applications.
A fat client still requires at least periodic connection to a network or central server, but is often characterized by the ability to perform many functions without that connection. In contrast, a thin client generally does as little processing as possible and relies on accessing the server each time input data needs to be processed or validated.
Below see the list of Fat client that can be used with Citrix and Terminal Services:
– Windows 2000
Professional SP4
– Windows XP
Professional/Home Edition SP2,3
– Windows Vista
Ultimate / Enterprise / Business /
Home Premium / Home Basic SP 1,2
– Windows 7
Ultimate / Professional / Home Premium
Source: Olympus DSS Player Pro Rr Citrix and Terminal Service Installation Guide