WinPodX puts self-hosted Windows apps in normal Linux windows
WinPodX is an open-source tool that runs Windows apps on a and displays each one as a separate window on a Linux computer. It creates a Windows inside , using QEMU/KVM underneath. sends only the chosen app, so there is no need to open a full Windows desktop or switch to a console.
Each app appears in the Linux app launcher with its real icon and gets its own taskbar entry. The server supplies the CPU, memory, and graphics power, while a laptop or mini PC controls the apps over the network. The server needs no monitor, and the first launch automatically installs Windows, removes unwanted bundled features, and configures RemoteApp and its agent.
One host can provide as many as 25 separate RDP sessions at the same time for multiple people or devices.
Key points
- Windows apps appear as normal, separate windows on the Linux client.
- The server handles the demanding work; laptops and mini PCs send input and receive the app display.
- Installation and initial Windows setup can run without a monitor or manual desktop use.
- Only individual app windows are sent instead of the complete Windows desktop.
- A single host supports up to 25 separate RDP sessions at once.