WinTwin is a Linux Mint 20\2.2 Windows desktop look-alike with custom Active Directory join software and RDP login access. Hourly and/or yearly for usage apply.
Linux Mint 22.2 is a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system featuring the Cinnamon Desktop. Styled with Windows 10 icons, buttons and controls, this is the best desktop for Windows and Linux users alike. With TLC's custom Active Directory Join application, joining your Mint desktop client to an Active Directory domain has never been easier. With Active Directory, there is no need to set up individual accounts on each machine; and your AD users log in with a default Windows 10 theme. Unlike our Windows 10 Desktop Pro product, there is no additional license fee for Activation. Access your critical files and applications via secure Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Client from any Tablet, Phone or PC anywhere! TLC has integrated ENA to support the less expensive Nitro VM host; and XRDP for a low cost, functional and reliable RDP user experience over the Internet. Designed to work well with lower cost t3 small and medium EC2 instance types. Based on Ubuntu OS, it provides about 30,000 packages and has one of the best software managers. This version includes Libre Office, FireFox, custom Active Directory Join App, and much, much more. This is a repackaged software product wherein additional charges apply for system integration, AD client join application, and AMI hosting.
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WinTwin is a Mint 20.2 Windows desktop look-alike with custom Active Directory join software.
Works in all regions, only 1 penny per hour any size, ENA enabled, no backdoors or 'bug' data sending, hourly or monthly
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Pricing is based on actual usage, with charges varying according to how much you consume. Subscriptions have no end date and may be canceled any time. Alternatively, you can pay upfront for a contract, which typically covers your anticipated usage for the contract duration. Any usage beyond contract will incur additional usage-based costs.
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You pay by the hour for this desktop software, billed per running EC2 instance. The price you see depends entirely on which EC2 instance type you launch. Each listed dimension matches one AWS instance size, from small shared-CPU types up to large compute, memory, storage, and GPU-optimized machines. There are no tiers or feature levels here. The software is the same across every option. Your hourly cost scales with the compute, memory, and resources of the instance you choose. Smaller instances suit light use with few open applications; larger instances support many applications running at once.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
What exactly am I paying for with each hourly instance-type dimension?
Each dimension maps to one AWS EC2 instance size. The hourly rate covers the desktop software running on that instance. You choose the instance based on CPU, memory, storage, or GPU needs. Smaller shared-CPU types suit light use; larger types handle many open applications at once.
Am I still charged the hourly rate when my instance is stopped?
The software charge meters running instance time only. When you stop your instance, the hourly software charge stops. Underlying AWS storage fees may still apply while the instance is stopped. The vendor suggests stopping rather than terminating your instance to save on usage costs and keep your desktop session.
How do I pick the right instance type to control my hourly cost?
Pick based on how many applications you keep open. Small and medium shared-CPU types work well for light use without much performance loss. If you run many applications at once, a larger size makes sense. Your hourly cost scales with the compute and memory of the type you choose.
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An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
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Linux Mint Wilma (22.2) with RDP Login and Improved Custom Active Directory Join Desktop App
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Usage instructions
Launch your AMI ensuring you enable Public IP address and your security group allows RDP on port 3389. Note the Public IP address assigned to your instance AND your instance ID
Launch your RDP client. Instructions may differ depending on client OS. On Windows: Search for Program or File Type in the words 'Remote Desktop' and press enter.. Select the Remote Desktop Connection application in the search results
In your RDP client window, check show options, click experience tab, select WAN (10Mbs or higher with high latency)
Click general tab, enter the IP address noted in Step 1, enter User name ec2-user, press Connect Button. You may get warning: 'The identity of the remote computer connection cannot be verified', click the Yes button to continue
RDP (or Xorg) log In the box below called password, enter the instance ID as noted above; press OK button, the screen will eventually turn black.
THE SCREEN WILL REMAIN BLACK FOR 60 TO 90 SECONDS!!!! This is the time it takes for the ec2-user desktop to be created and various settings made before your session can begin. PLEASE BE PATIENT! When finished DO NOT LOGOUT OF THE MINT DESK TOP SESSION. Instead, simply disconnect your RDP client.
We do not support Ubuntu or Active Directory, at all. However, AMI specific requests such as pre-installed packages can be delivered, dependent on licensing and other restrictions.
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This product has AWS charges associated with it's use. Linux Mint v22.2 Professional Workstation Desktop with RDP client support and custom AD join app for access to any domain from any device anywhere on the Internet
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