| dc.description.abstract | In order to the increasing amount of corporate information, the architecture of information system becomes more complex than before. In addition, due to it is easy to install software on personal computer; virus issues, software upgrade issues, and information security issues make the cost of IT system deployment and maintenance to increase rapidly.
Compare to personal computer, a thin client computer provides better data security, easier central management and lower TCO (total cost of ownership). However, the ratio of domestic enterprise using thin client computers is very low. The purpose of this study is to understand user acceptance of thin client and to explore users’ WTP of thin client computer through empirical model by questionnaire and statistical software, SAS (Statistical Analysis System) analysis.
As a result, we discovered the WTP value of users to purchase thin clients is NT$13,112 in average. The respondents from information technology industry, the trend is unacceptable the professional staffs using thin clients. And, the WTP value is NT$3,760 less than the average value. Furthermore, the analysis result also showed the older users, less acceptance of thin clients. The WTP trend is also interesting: One year older, NT$139 less. | en_US |