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My personal take is "Yes" and "No".
Yes, because virtualization as a technology, if deployed "effectively" on both the Server and Desktop environment can indeed make that difference. Power consumption per desktops can be reduced drastically (up to 90% per desktop PC) and on server level they can be brought down by 40-60%, as per independent research firm by ButlerGroup.com.
No, because on the long run there will be more data centers sprouting as we speak across the globe; however, it may be argued that these virtual data centers (VDC) will eventually help client/user communities shut down their own servers and use thin PCs,...
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