About

 

 

x2go is…

… an open source terminal server project. Its main purpose is to get access to a Linux Desktop or Application running on a remote machine. It is released unter GPL V2 (AGPL in future).

 

Used open source components

x2go is based on Nomachine’s Open Source NX Libraries, Libssh, Fuse, Cups, Qt, OpenLDAP, Pulseaudio and many more.

 

Who is using x2go?

x2go is typically used in educational environments. We do share a lot of ressources with

 

How can I access a x2go server?

It offers a PXE Bootenvironment including a Display Manager Mode, but also a complete Desktop Client for different Operating Systems. There is also a commandline client to integrate the protocoll into own applications. x2go is low bandwith capable and offers a Browser Plugin as an alternative for natively installed clients.
It’s possible to suspend sessions and to resume them on other devices. For authentification purpose, you can use pam modules and OpenPGP SmartCards.

 

What else can I access remotly?

x2go provides access to the display, files, print jobs and sound of the remote computer using linux native protocolls.

 

Can I install a x2goserver?

x2go can be used by anybody. The projects architecture is modular and can be installed with a tiny footprint and almost no configuration. It is is suitable for accessing virtual machines or to support machines or users via internet.
Fully installed x2go offers load balancing and fail back features. X2go is developed using a debian environment, but packages for other distros are available.

 

How can I access the source code?

Please visit our wiki pages for more information about accessing the source code:

 

Can I help?

All offered help is welcome. Please visit our roadmap wiki page for open tasks. If x2goclient is not available in your language, please consider to translate it. If you want to help us by donation, please think of alternatively sponsoring a feature.