# Introduction

ThinLinc is a software that provides remote Linux desktop access by combining proprietary code with open-source projects like TigerVNC, noVNC and OpenSSH. The core purpose of the software is to securely grant graphical access to Linux® machines. The ThinLinc software also works closely with the existing Linux system to utilize it’s already well established ecosystem.

Our hope is that ThinLinc will help make Linux more accessible for people in their everyday lives.

## About the documentation

This document is meant to serve as a guide when installing or administrating ThinLinc, as well as give an overview of the features available.

The documentation is separated into multiple parts:

Introduction

  Gives an overview of this document, along with information about the general architecture of the software.

Server installation

  Contains information about ThinLinc’s requirements and how to do a minimal ThinLinc installation.

Optional setup

  Describes the next steps that can be taken after completing a minimal ThinLinc installation.

Clients

  Describes the available ThinLinc clients, their differences, and how to install and use them.

Administration

  Discusses the administration of ThinLinc after it is installed.

Appendixes

  Extra information, e.g. configuration syntax or more niche setup options.

## Finding more information

Additional information about ThinLinc can be found on the Cendio website at https://www.cendio.com. Some starting points can be release notes, or platform specific notes.

For community-based support, discussion, and best practice guides, visit the ThinLinc Community Forum.