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Old 03-02-2010, 05:36 AM   #1
matrix_aash
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How to RDP Linux machine from Windows Client

Hi All,

I was wondering how can I rdp to a Linux machine from a windows client.

Please let me know.

Thanks,

Aash.
 
Old 03-02-2010, 07:12 AM   #2
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you can't, RDP is a Microsoft protocol. You can use something like nx - http://nomachine.org - instead
 
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Also VNC and clones are sometimes used. On lans you could run x or vpn or ssh to remote for x.

There is also freenx and 2x's work.
 
  


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