X Persistent Remote Applications (xpra) is "screenfor X". It lets you run applications remotely(like ordinary X or VNC), but unlike ordinary X,these applications are "persistent" if you loseyour connection, or even if you want to switch toanother computer. Also unlike VNC, they areordinary applications on your desktop managed byyour window manager, not trapped in a box.License: GNU General Public License (GPL)Changes:
This version supports exporting both ordinary and override-redirect windows, handles mouse and keyboard input to managed windows, has a protocol layer that adapts to the characteristics of the underlying network, and is substantially usable for most purposes.

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