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[doc] use "Looking Glass Server" instead of "producer"

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I think "server" and different "implementations" of it makes it a lot clearer
to readers that it's a swappable thing that can serve multiple clients without
being too much jargon.
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@@ -22,6 +22,11 @@ Looking Glass Client
are currently no distribution packages for it, so it must be built from
source before installation.
Looking Glass Server
The Windows guest application that generates the video feed for the Looking
Glass client. There are broadly two implementations of the server: the
Looking Glass IDD and the legacy host application.
Looking Glass IDD
The recommended Windows Indirect Display Driver. It creates a virtual
monitor, sends its frames to the client and provides direct keyboard and
@@ -55,19 +60,19 @@ For a new installation, use:
* the matching Looking Glass IDD in the Windows guest; and
* SPICE only for the fallback or convenience services you need.
Use matching Looking Glass releases for the current client, IDD and OBS
plugin. The shared-memory protocol changes between releases and incompatible
components will not connect. Legacy Host users must use the complete matching
B7 stack described below.
Use matching Looking Glass releases for the current client, IDD and OBS plugin.
The shared-memory protocol changes between releases and incompatible components
will not connect. Users of the legacy host application must use the complete
matching B7 stack described below.
.. _legacy_host_policy:
Legacy Host Application
-----------------------
The Host Application is a legacy producer. The IDD is recommended because it
does not require a physical monitor or dummy plug and supports current display,
input and scheduling features.
The Host Application is the legacy implementation of the Looking Glass server.
The IDD is recommended because it does not require a physical monitor or dummy
plug and supports current display, input and scheduling features.
If your workflow specifically requires non-capture mouse input with the Host
Application, B7 is the last recommended release. Use the matching B7 client,