Here's a good article on how to implement a Linux Terminal Server by Mark Rais. A Linux Terminal Server is useful if you want to access useful applications and features found only on Linux / Unix machines via the usual Windows PCs. Other competitors in this type of terminal services area is Citrix and VNC.
"A Linux Terminal Server offers any business an elegant and cost-effective way to integrate the power of open source. In this article, I review some basics of network topology and offer suggestions about how to install a prototype server. I top it off with some tips for business-specific installations and configuration guidance.
"A Linux Terminal Server allows almost any business to gain the benefits of open source and the power of Linux immediately. What makes an LTS distinct is that it integrates well, without burden to infrastructure or people. Moreover, the performance of an LTS dramatically showcases Linux power. One LTS can serve graphics and applications to many desktop PCs simultaneously..."
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