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Minicom vs ThinLinc

A side-by-side look at Minicom and ThinLinc. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Minicom

Minicom

Network & Admin

Minicom is a text-based serial port communication program that runs in a terminal. It is useful for connecting to devices like routers, switches, and serial consoles to configure them over a serial cable.

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ThinLinc

ThinLinc

Remote Work & Education

ThinLinc is a secure remote desktop access software that allows users to access their desktop environments hosted on centralized servers from any device. It uses SSH protocol for secure connections.

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