2X Opens Source to its NX Based Linux Terminal Server

2X has released 2X TerminalServer for Linux, an open source terminal server for Linux, which enables users to run a Linux desktop and Linux/Windows applications over any type of connection.

"If Linux is going to happen on the desktop, it will require a terminal server approach such as that of 2X Terminal Server for Linux. Only with the more advanced thin client approach, will Linux be able to outdo Windows fat clients in a company's network," said Nikolaos Makris, CEO 2X.

The 2X TerminalServer is based on the open source NX X-Windows compression protocol. X-Windows is highly bandwidth-intensive and therefore does not scale well or run over low bandwidth connections. The NX protocol on the other hand, compresses the X-Window protocol and enables users to run a complete Linux desktop and Linux/Windows applications over slow dial-up links. On LANs, it means a much higher number of clients can be supported without affecting network speed.

Linux is ideally suited for thin client/server-based computing, because it was designed from the ground up to be multi-user. Application conflicts are therefore less likely and management is
made easier.

Features of 2X TerminalServer

• Eliminate fat client management and save on administration
  
• Provide users with a more reliable and secure environment
  
• Empower users to telework from anywhere in the world
  
• Reduce the risk of viruses and security breaches by running a Linux desktop
  
• The switch to Linux represent potentially very large savings on Microsoft licenses
  
• Uses SSH for optimum security of all connections
  
• Use 2X TerminalServer for graphical remote server management
  
• Available for RedHat, SUSE and more.

  Related links: (Open in a new window.)
  www.2x.com/terminalserver/
  www.2x.com/terminalserver/download.htm
  forums.2x.com
  

  Taken from Information Security Bulletin.