2X goes open source with 2X TerminalServer

Hi Editors,

2X has opened source code to its 2X TerminalServer for Linux, 
allowing any company to run the software for free, as well as 
contributing to its future development. The software is licensed 
under GPL.

2X TerminalServer is a mature terminal server solution based on the 
popular NX protocol, which enables users to run a Linux desktop and 
Linux / Windows applications over any type of connection. A free 
terminal server solution provides significant value to the Linux 
community and will help justify a potential move to Linux on the 
desktop.

We think this is a major announcement and we trust you will help us 
spread the news.

Thank you for your time and attention

Kind regards,

Tamara Borg
www.2x.com

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PRESS RELEASE 
For immediate release 


2X Opens Source Code to its NX Based Terminal Server for Linux

2X TerminalServer for Linux provides companies and users with a 
secure, personal Linux desktop, accessible from anywhere in the world.


Frankfurt, Germany, 30 August 2006 - 2X today announced the release 
of 2X TerminalServer for Linux, an open source terminal server for 
Linux, which enables users to run a Linux desktop and Linux / Windows 
applications over any type of connection. 

"If Linux is going to happen on the desktop, it will require a 
terminal server approach such as that of 2X Terminal Server for Linux.
Only with the more advanced thin client approach, will Linux be able 
to outdo Windows fat clients in a company's network. 2X is proud to 
contribute to this by opening the source code of its terminal 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 run over low bandwidth connections. 
The NX protocol on the other hand, compresses the X-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 
number of 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 was designed from the ground up to be multi-user. 
Application conflicts are therefore less 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/terminalserver/. The product is available for 
download at: http://www.2x.com/terminalserver/download.htm. User to 
user support is available via the 2X forums at http://forums.2x.com. 

About 2X 

2X Software Ltd - 2X - is a company developing software for the 
booming server-based computing market. Thin client computing controls 
spiraling PC management costs, centralizes application and desktop 
management, improves security and performance and allows users to 
work remotely. The company's product line includes: 2X 
ThinClientServer Enterprise edition and PXES edition, 2X LoadBalancer 
for Terminal Services/Citrix, 2X ApplicationServer for Windows 
Terminal Services, 2X SecureRDP for Windows Terminal Services and 2X 
TerminalServer for Linux. 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 and selling network infrastructure 
software. 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).

All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their 
respective owners.

For more information:

Please email Tamara Borg on tamara@2x.com
2X Software Ltd: Tel: (+49) 69 710456-424; Fax: (+49) 69 710456-450
URL: http://www.2x.com.