15 Remote Desktop Solutions for Linux.

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Feb 10, 2010

“3) The third free application is 2X Terminal Server for Linux.
2X TerminalServer for Linux is an Open Source project, licensed
under the GPL and is free of charge. As far as performance goes,
NoMachine’s technology is on par with Windows’ own Remote Desktop
Protocol (RDP) suite, better than VNC. Both X2 and FreeNX is based
on NoMachine technology.

“Here are some quick links if you’re interested in using this
software:

“* Download at http://www.2x.com/terminalserver/download.htm
* Forum is at http://www.2x.com/forums

“4) Then there is is XDMCP. The X Display Manager Control
Protocol uses UDP port 177. Compared to the list above, it’s not as
easy to setup for remote desktop but it’s the original way of doing
this on Linux. You can get setup instructions and other tips in the
following URL:

“* http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/XDMCP-HOWTO/intro.html

“5) CygwinX. A complete Linux emulation on Windows. You’ll find
every tool and app that you have on Linux on Cygwin.”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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