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PuTTY vs ThinLinc

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

PuTTY

PuTTY

Network & Admin

PuTTY is a popular open-source terminal emulator and SSH client for Windows. Developed by Simon Tatham, PuTTY provides a lightweight and versatile tool for connecting to remote servers using various network protocols, including SSH, Telnet, and Rlogin. It is widely used for secure and convenient command-line access to remote systems.

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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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