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how to remotely login to a windows machine?

Asked by Ishan A B Ambanwela

Can I use x11 protocol to log in to windows machine from ubuntu machine ?

I usually use rdesktop to log in to windows machine remotely.I want to know can I use other protocols to log in to windows?
I saw that vnc supports.

I want to know can I use x11 features to login to windows with x server installed on windows or something like that?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

You can use VNC if you desire, there is zero security in VNC so I wouldn't use it over WAN. Windows doesn't have an X server so you are limited. There is teamviewer too. What are you intending to do on the remote system? There may be a sleeker solution to what you want to achieve.

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Ishan A B Ambanwela (ishanaba) said : 		#2

Actually now I am using rdesktop and it consumes huge band with and when the ping is high it performance is very poor.

I am seeking for an alternative for rdesktop

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

What are you doing on the remote system?

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Ishan A B Ambanwela (ishanaba) said : 		#4

java development using eclipse, sql server and web browser and may be some developper tools

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#5

Ahh I see. could try Remmina or Chrome Remote Desktop (plugin for Chrome/ium browser).

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Ishan A B Ambanwela (ishanaba) said : 		#6

Thanks actionparsnip, that solved my question.

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Ishan A B Ambanwela (ishanaba) said : 		#7

Actually rather than rdesktop, freerdp uses little bandwidth and comparatively faster than rdesktop.

Remmina uses freerdp.