ThinLinc Overview and Tutorial - How to Install and Utilize this Linux Remote Desktop Solution

Recently, I decided to check out ThinLinc - a remote desktop solution for Linux. With client apps for Linux, macOS and Windows - it's easy to set up and configure. In this tutorial, I'll give you an overview of the solution and walk you through the process of setting it up. Please note that this is a tutorial, and NOT a review.

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-- Individual Sections --
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Brief summary of ThinLinc and the goal that it solves
02:15 - An overview of the ThinLinc client, connection options, and connecting to a server
06:12 - Example of connecting to an Ubuntu desktop install via ThinLinc
07:54 - How does licensing work with ThinLinc?
09:08 - Installing ThinLinc on a Linux Server
15:15 - Installing the ThinLinc client (on a Linux workstation)
20:24 - Installing the ThinLinc client (on a Linux workstation using the tarball method)
23:06 - Installing the ThinLinc client (on a Windows workstation)
24:01 - Installing the ThinLinc client (on a Mac)
25:42 - Setting up a terminal server to use with ThinLinc

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