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| Citrix Workspace | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Citrix |
| Operating system | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS |
| Type | Desktop Virtualization |
| License | Freeware, source-available |
| Website | www |
Citrix Workspace App (formerly Citrix Receiver) is the client component of XenDesktop, and XenApp, developed by Citrix Systems. It was released initially in 2009.
Product Overview
Devices with Receiver installed are able to access full desktops via XenDesktop or individual applications via XenApp from a centralized host, such as a server or cloud infrastructure.[1]
As of August 2018, Citrix Workspace app has replaced Citrix Receiver. Citrix Workspace app provides the full capabilities of Citrix Receiver, as well as new capabilities based on your organization’s Citrix deployment.
History
Prior to Receiver, Citrix had a different client for each of its products. The company developed Receiver to handle the management of those clients.[2] Citrix Receiver was announced in 2009 and the first version became available later that year.[3] As of August 2018, Citrix Workspace app has replaced Citrix Receiver.[4]
References
- ^ Musthaler, Linda (2 December 2011). "Citrix Receiver brings full-fledged desktop apps to smartphones and tablets". networkworld.com. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ Koetzing, Thomas (9 October 2012). "Understanding Citrix Receiver". koetzing.eu. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ Madden, Brian (19 May 2009). "What's the difference between the "ICA client," the "XenApp Plug-in," and the "Citrix Receiver?" A guide to Citrix's client names and variants". brianmadden.com. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ "Official website". Retrieved 2019-02-07.
