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Linux on the desktop may finally happen  without the user knowing!
2X ThinClientServer deploys a Linux thin client OS with integrated desktop to PCsand thin client devices and allows administrators to centrally control not only thedevices and connections, but also what Windows applications a user or group of userscan run.
For example a user that only needs Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, will onlysee these applications on the XP-like desktop. These Windows applications will betunneled to the desktop via either 2X ApplicationServer or Citrix Metaframe.
Thin client desktop with Outlook running on Linux
 Users are indifferent to having a Linux or Windows desktop  they want theirfavorite Windows applications. What is interfacing with the computer hardware is notimportant, said Nikolaos Makris, President of 2X Software Ltd.
Reducing Network administrator headaches
Using 2X ThinClientServer v3, administrators are in complete control of whatapplications are run on the desktop, eliminating the following repetitive tasks:
 No more patching of desktops No more checking for rogue applications on the desktop No need to deploy new or update software on desktops No more need to re-install XP No need to back up data on desktop machines Unauthorized use of removable media (USB sticks, Ipods) impossible.
In addition, the need to invest in, learn & manage the following software becomesobsolete:
 No Anti Virus needed on the desktop No Anti Spyware needed on the desktop No USB/CD ROM device control needed on the desktop No desktop management software needed No desktop backup software No need for Operating system updates  No new VISTA licenses needed!
Dramatic savings: No Vista upgrades or Anti virus software needed
 The potential savings are dramatic: Not only can companies save significantly bycutting out the Microsoft VISTA upgrade cost (purchase & installation), they willalso save by not having to buy anti virus software, backup software etc for thedesktop, said Nick Galea, CEO of 2X Software Ltd.  And thatÂ's just a small part ofthe savings: Companies who deploy this technology will benefit from reduced endusersupport and allow network administrators to concentrate on other aspects of thenetwork. Companies will have better security and reliability.Â
Pricing
2X ThinClientServer pricing is based on the number of thin clients on the network.Prices start from as little as $595 for up to 25 thin clients to $9595 for up to1000 thin clients. The price for 5 thin clients downloadable fromhttp://www.2x.com/thincli entserver/free-thin-clients.ht m is absolutely free!
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.
All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
For more information:Please email Tamara Borg on tamara@2x.com2X Software Ltd: Tel: (+44) 845 222 0425; Fax: (+44) 845 222 0426URL: http://www.2x.com.
