2X releases new version of free PXES Linux thin client - 2X ThinClientServer PXES edition

Frankfurt, Germany, 6 July 2006 Â 2X today announced aninnovative upgrade and new name for its popular PXES Linux thin client: 2XThinClientServer PXES edition 3.0. This edition boasts a completely newarchitecture, which includes a server component allowing for central management ofthe connection settings and the thin client OS. The new architecture makes migratingPCs to thin clients and subsequently managing them, much easier and enables desktopvirtualization.

"Existing PXES users can upgrade at no charge to 2X ThinClientServer PXES editionand get central connection management, support for new hardware and integratedsupport for running Windows applications on the thin client desktop," said NikoMakris. "With 2X ThinClientServer PXES edition, any company can experience theadvantages of server based computing and desktop virtualization without investing inhardware or software."

Integrated support for running Windows applications

Integrated into 2X ThinClientServer PXES edition is the Linux client of 2XApplicationServer, which allows any Windows application to be tunneled onto theLinux thin client desktop. Administrators can centrally control the Windowsapplications a user, or group of users, can run - on the Linux desktop!

2X ThinClientserver PXES edition is completely free and supports connections toLinux or Windows terminal servers. A commercial version of 2X ThinClientServerremains available and allows for connections to Citrix terminal servers.

Administrators save precious time with 2X ThinClientServer

The combination of a Linux desktop with Windows applications allows for tremendoustime savings for administrators: No more patching of desktops No need to deploy new or updated software on desktops No more need to update to VISTA or re-install XP No need to back up data on desktop machines No Anti Virus / Anti Spyware needed on the desktop No desktop management & backup software needed

For more information about 2X ThinClientServer PXES edition visit:http://www.2x.com/pxes/ . The product is available for download at:http://www.2x.com/pxes/dow nload.htm. User to user support is available via the 2Xforums at http://forums.2x.com. Commercial grade support is available with theenterprise version of 2X ThinClientServer

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 for Windows/Linux, 2X LoadBalancer for Terminal Services/Citrix, 2XApplicationServer for Windows Terminal Services and 2X SecureRDP for WindowsTerminal Services. 2X is a privately held company with offices in Frankfurt, Cyprus,UK and Malta. Its management team is backed by years of experience in developing andselling network infrastructure software. 2X is a Microsoft and RedHat partner. Formore 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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