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Frankfurt, Germany, 30 August 2006 Â 2X today announced the release of 2XTerminalServer for Linux, an open source terminal server for Linux, which enablesusers to run a Linux desktop and Linux / Windows applications over any type ofconnection.
"If Linux is going to happen on the desktop, it will require a terminal serverapproach such as that of 2X Terminal Server for Linux. Only with the more advancedthin client approach, will Linux be able to outdo Windows fat clients in a companyÂ'snetwork. 2X is proud to contribute to this by opening the source code of itsterminal server software for Linux, said Nikolaos Makris, CEO 2X.
Leverages the lightning fast NX protocol: A compressed version of X
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 runover low bandwidth connections. The NX protocol on the other hand, compresses theX-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 numberof clients can be supported without affecting network speed.
Linux: The perfect multi-user OS
Linux is ideally suited for thin client/server-based computing, because it wasdesigned from the ground up to be multi-user. Application conflicts are thereforeless likely and management is made easier.
Benefits and features of 2X TerminalServer
* Eliminate fat client management and save on administration * Provide users with a more reliable & secure environment * Empower users to telework from anywhere in the world* Reduce the risk of viruses & security breaches by running a Linux desktop * Switch to Linux and save big 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.
For more information about 2X TerminalServer visit:http://www.2x.com/termi nalserver/. The product is available for download at:http://www.2x.com/terminal server/download.htm. User to user support is available viathe 2X forums at http://forums.2x.com.
About 2X
2X Software Ltd - 2X - is a company developing software for the booming server-basedcomputing market. Thin client computing controls spiraling PC management costs,centralizes application and desktop management, improves security and performanceand allows users to work remotely. The companyÂ's product line includes: 2XThinClientServer Enterprise edition and PXES edition, 2X LoadBalancer for TerminalServices/Citrix, 2X ApplicationServer for Windows Terminal Services, 2X SecureRDPfor Windows Terminal Services and 2X TerminalServer for Linux. 2X is a privatelyheld company with offices in Frankfurt, Cyprus, UK and Malta. Its management team isbacked by years of experience in developing and selling network infrastructuresoftware. 2X is a Microsoft and RedHat partner. For more information visit:www.2x.com, www.2xsoftware.de (German), www.2xsoftware.it (Italian),www.2xsoftware.fr (French), www.2xsoftware.es (Spanish).
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