ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Linux Terminal Server Project

Okay kiddo, so imagine you have a bunch of computers in your house, but you only have one keyboard, mouse, and screen. It would be pretty inconvenient to have to switch between them all the time, right? Well, that's where the Linux Terminal Server Project comes in!

The Linux Terminal Server Project, or LTSP for short, is like a magical device that lets you control many computers all at once, using only one keyboard, mouse, and screen. This is called "remote access", because you can access the other computers from a distance, without having to physically go to each one.

Here's how it works: one of the computers is designated as the "server". This computer has all the software installed that the other computers need to run, like programs and applications. The other computers are called "clients". They don't need all this software installed on them, because the server runs it for them!

So, when you want to use one of the client computers, you simply log in to the server using your keyboard, mouse, and screen. Once you're connected, you can use any of the client computers just like you would if you were sitting in front of them. And the best part is, you can switch between them without having to move at all!

LTSP is really useful in situations where you have many computers that need to run the same software, like in a classroom, office, or library. By using LTSP, you can save a lot of time and money, because you don't have to buy and install all that software on every single computer. Plus, it's a lot more environmentally friendly, because you're not using up extra resources!

So, there you have it, kiddo! LTSP is like a magical device that lets you control many computers all at once, using only one keyboard, mouse, and screen. It's really convenient and saves a lot of time and money!