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Introduction
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A simple GNOME 3 application to access remote or virtual systems.

Goals
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* View, access, and use:
  * remote machines
  * remote virtual machines
  * local virtual machines
  * When technology permits, set up access for applications on local virtual machines
* View, access, and use virtual machines on removable media
* View, access, and use shared connection / machines
* Share connections?
* Upload / publish virtual machines
* Select favorites
* Search for connections

Non-Goals
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* Enterprise system management / administration
* Asset management
* Software distribution
* Automation

Use Cases
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* Connect to a local virtual machine for testing.
* Connecting to a work machine from home.
* Connect to a work machine over a low quality cellular network.

References
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* https://live.gnome.org/ThreePointThree/Features/Boxes
* https://live.gnome.org/Design/Apps/Boxes