Splashtop today is releasing remote desktop Streamer software for Ubuntu Linux. We’ve been following this company (aka DeviceVM) for a few years and are excited about its evolution and what it’s bringing to Linux users. We share here a Q&A we were able to do with Splashtop CEO Mark Lee about today’s news. It includes a sneak preview for Linux users of what’s coming next.
Congratulations on today’s launch of Splashtop remote desktop Streamer software for Ubuntu Linux. What does this release mean for Linux users?
Lee: First, Linux users will now have a high-performance remote access solution that’s 10X faster than traditional VNC. Splashtop is known for supporting a high video frame rate and low latency – up to 30 frames per second, and under 30 milliseconds – so the user gets a truly amazing experience when viewing high definition video and even playing interactive games. Second, the Splashtop protocol is highly optimized for WAN where the streaming bit rate is dynamically adjusted based on available bandwidth, so anywhere you go you can enjoy the best possible experience while remotely accessing your Linux computer. Third, Splashtop seamlessly traverses the firewall using the SSL security protocol; there is no need for port forwarding or SSH tunneling. Finally, Splashtop offers a consistent remote access app across Android, iOS, Windows and Mac devices.