Due to hardware reqs we’re tossing the idea at work to replace the Microsoft termserv with Linux. Due to the userbase being all windows fans we’d need a full on GUI and i’ve been prodded towards Mint. Good idea or bad?

I’ve happily set up a remote kunbuntu for my workspace previously, but accomodating multiple complete linux neophytes is giving me a bit of pause.

Bit more info: The current termserv is a debloated win10 machine with the multisession registry edit. However, it’s on an R515 with proxmox (and running extremely well). Due to partner network requirements, we can’t run depreciated software, and the box won’t support win11, and frankly, I sat the boss down and asked him if he wanted to be microsoft’s bitch for the forseeable future and junk serviceable hardware. He’s absolutely up to getting on a linux ecosystem, but the graphical desktop environment is non-negotiable on his end.

**EDIT: ** Anyone else looking to run this system: https://www.apalrd.net/posts/2022/xrdp_intro/ Video link at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAllRma_0xc

  • Possibly linuxEnglish
    -3•9 months ago

    Honestly, Linux very much not as polished as Windows when it comes to a multiuser terminal server.

    With that being said you need to look at xrdp and X. Make sure you lock down security and configure your desktop.

    Honestly I would not use something with a preinstalled desktop. Start with a base image and then install the basic desktop and apps you need. You can always use custom configs to make the desktop look like whatever you want.

    I’m all for Linux but terminal services is not a common use case.