Hi!
I’ve been using PCoIP zero clients for a long time and they always live up to my expectations. So far, I haven’t come across any alternatives that provide a complete desktop experience other than PCoIP zero clients. The 3D graphics and HD media they offer over networks with high latency is unparalleled in terms of performance.
Linux thin clients are definitely worth a try. A friend uses ClearCube’s Raspberry C3Pi thin client that integrates a minimal Cloud Desktop operating system which supports VMware Horizon, Citrix HDX, Microsoft RDP and many virtual desktops. As the OS is Linux-based, his IT department centrally manages and secures the thin client which they then connect to their hosted desktops.
In a nutshell, the Linux hosting environment is efficient, reliable and flexible.
I would also suggest doing some research on other options in the market. You never know what you may come up with.
Feel free to share your views with me. Cheers!