.. meta::
   :description: Introduction to ThinLinc, a remote desktop terminal
                 server solution for Linux. This guide provides an
                 overview of ThinLinc's architecture, installation,
                 administration, and available clients, along with
                 additional resources for further information.

Introduction
============

ThinLinc is a software that provides remote Linux desktop access by
combining proprietary code with open-source projects like TigerVNC,
noVNC and OpenSSH. The core purpose of the software is to securely grant
graphical access to Linux® machines. The ThinLinc software also works
closely with the existing Linux system to utilize it's already well
established ecosystem.

Our hope is that ThinLinc will help make Linux more accessible for
people in their everyday lives.

About the documentation
-----------------------

This document is meant to serve as a guide when installing or
administrating ThinLinc, as well as give an overview of the features
available.

The documentation is separated into multiple parts:

:ref:`toc_introduction`
     Gives an overview of this document, along with information about
     the general architecture of the software.

:ref:`toc_install`
     Contains information about ThinLinc's requirements and how to do a
     minimal ThinLinc installation.

:ref:`toc_optional`
     Describes the next steps that can be taken after completing a
     minimal ThinLinc installation.

:ref:`toc_clients`
     Describes the available ThinLinc clients, their differences, and
     how to install and use them.

:ref:`toc_administration`
     Discusses the administration of ThinLinc after it is installed.

:ref:`toc_appendixes`
     Extra information, e.g. configuration syntax or more niche setup
     options.

Finding more information
------------------------

Additional information about ThinLinc can be found on the Cendio website
at https://www.cendio.com. Some starting points can be `release notes
<https://www.cendio.com/thinlinc/docs/relnotes>`_, or `platform specific
notes <https://www.cendio.com/thinlinc/docs/platforms/>`_.

For community-based support, discussion, and best practice guides, visit
the `ThinLinc Community Forum <https://community.thinlinc.com>`_.
