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At the moment I use rdesktop for getting into NT boxes. However, I would love to convert my main server to Linux. The one thing that stops me is that since I spend a lot of time at work, I always need to terminal service into my NT server from work. Does rdesktop server allow me to run a terminal service client (Windows 2000 Pro) at a remote location and connect to it? Surprisingly I have not been able to find anything with google concerning this.
IMHO vnc is clunky and insecure. If all you need is a CLI then just use putty with ssh public key authentication. This is quick and super secure. I wouldn't suggest opening your server to VNC sessions over the internet. Behind a FW may be ok, but not to the real world.
VNC is good if you need a GUI. Of course, if you need to go over an untrusted network, you can always push it though a SSH tunnel. Look at something like TightVNC.
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