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The main purpose of the Linux Desktop\u00a0service<\/strong> is to facilitate access to the ACT linux systems for Windows and Mac users. It\u00a0uses the\u00a0\"\"\u00a0NoMachine software\u00a0running on office desktop computers to provide access to the Linux desktop environment software running on a set of servers (NX).<\/p>\n

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NoMachine should be installed on your office PC. If it isn’t, or you want to install it on your personal machine, here is how<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the setup guide<\/a> to connect you to the linux desktop. It is good practice to disconnect from your NX session (not just to close your NoMachine software) when you know you’ll be offline for a longer period as all users share the desktop service and long standing idle sessions will slow other users down. If your NX session becomes unresponsive, you can terminate it<\/a> yourself.<\/p>\n

There are a number of useful features, such as being able to transfer files<\/a> between the client and the server or the ability to map a drive<\/a> from the client. More useful articles can be found in our\u00a0managed desktops knowledgebase<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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