https://www.pistack.xyz/tags/ltsp/ Recent content in Ltsp on Pi Stack Hugo en-us Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-06-07-self-hosted-thin-client-server-ltsp-thinlinc-nomachine-guide/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-06-07-self-hosted-thin-client-server-ltsp-thinlinc-nomachine-guide/ <h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2> <p>Thin client computing centralizes desktop environments on a powerful server while users interact through lightweight terminals. This model slashes endpoint hardware costs, simplifies patch management, and keeps data centralized rather than scattered across hundreds of laptops. We compare three open-source thin client server platforms: <strong>LTSP</strong> (Linux Terminal Server Project), <strong>ThinLinc</strong> (by Cendio, free for up to 10 users), and <strong>NoMachine NX</strong> (remote desktop with free edition).</p>