Frontend for Windows Terminal Services
ThinLinc can be used as a frontend for Windows Terminal Services.
This setup gives many benefits:
- The Windows server is secured. While the RDP protocol is not secure
enough for untrusted networks, ThinLinc uses the trusted Secure Shell
(SSH) protocol. This allows you to securely connect to the system over
Internet. The Windows server can be placed behind a firewall and need not
be directly reachable from the Internet.
- ThinLinc extends Terminal Services with microphone support. See our
page about sound support for more information.
- Our load balancing functionality is more advanced than the one built
into Windows Server.
- While Microsoft only provides clients for
Windows and Mac OS X, ThinLinc clients are available for all major
platforms, including Linux and Solaris. A specially designed operating
system, TLCOS, allows you to convert old PCs into thin terminals. TLCOS
is available for free.
- ThinLinc is a multi platform solution, supporting all major operating
systems. Building an infrastructure on Windows-only technology closes the
door to other platforms. This will create problems for your organization,
whether you are planning to use non-Windows platforms today, tomorrow or
in a distant future.
