rdesktop!

rdesktop is released under the GNU Public License (GPL, version 3. Please send feedback, bug reports and patches to the appropriate mailing list. Patches could also be submitted as a pull request on github https://github.com/rdesktop/rdesktop/pulls.
rdesktop project is hosted on github. See the github rdesktop organization https://github.com/rdesktop
for more information. The latest stable https://github.com/rdesktop/rdesktop/releases/latest
version of rdesktop is currently v.1.8.3. This release adds support for Windows 2012 and Windows 2012 R2 which fixes smart card redirection, mouse cursor and other minor issues. There has been work on code cleanup to match specification and a few other bug fixes. Previous versions of rdesktop releases and corresponding change logs are av

rdesktop alternatives

  • Chrome Remote Desktop

  • Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access another computer through Chrome browser or a Chromebook. Computers can be made available on an short-term basis for scenarios such as ad hoc remote support, or on a more long-term basis for remote access to your applications and files. All connections are fully secured.

    tags: built-in-file-transfer chrome-extension proxy remote-administration remote-desktop-access
  • TightVNC

  • TightVNC is a free remote control software package. With TightVNC, you can see the desktop of a remote machine and control it with your local mouse and keyboard, just like you would do it sitting in the front of that computer. TightVNC is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2.

    tags: Portable built-in-file-transfer lightweight remote-desktop-access virtual-network
  • Remmina

  • Remmina is a remote desktop client written in GTK+, aiming to be useful for system administrators and travellers, who need to work with lots of remote computers in front of either large monitors or tiny netbooks. Remmina supports multiple network protocols in an integrated and consistent user interface.

    tags: http-web-seeding rdp rdp-client remote-administration remote-desktop-access
  • AnyDesk

  • AnyDesk is the world's most comfortable remote desktop application. Access all your programs, documents and files from anywhere, without having to entrust your data to a cloud service.

    tags: Portable built-in-file-transfer remote-desktop-access remote-printing screen-sharing
  • mRemoteNG

  • mRemoteNG is a fork of mRemote , an open source, tabbed, multi-protocol, remote connections manager.

    tags: citrix http https microsoft-remote-desktop-protocol multi-protocol
  • VNC Connect

  • VNC is remote access and control software which allows you to view and fully interact with one computer desktop (the "VNC Connect") using a simple program (the "VNC viewer") on another computer desktop or mobile device anywhere on the Internet. The two computers don't even have to be the same type, so for example you can use VNC to view a Windows desktop at the office on a Linux or Mac computer at home.

    tags: remote-desktop-access ssh
  • FreeRDP

  • FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), released under the Apache license. Enjoy the freedom of using your software wherever you want, the way you want it, in a world where interoperability can finally liberate your computing experience.

    tags: multiple-monitor-support protocol remote-computer-control remote-desktop-access remote-desktop-server
  • Remote Utilities

  • Remote Utilities is a remote PC access program for connecting to a remote PC over LAN or via the Internet. The program is used by system administrators, home users and helpdesks for remotely managing PCs in their corporate or home network, or providing customer support.

    tags: Portable ad-free desktop-sharing helpdesk remote-administration
  • Xshell

  • Xshell is a powerful SSH1, SSH2, SFTP, TELNET, RLOGIN and SERIAL terminal emulator for Windows platforms. It allows users to gain access to Unix/Linux hosts easily and securely on a Windows workstation. SSH (Secure Shell) protocol supports encryption and user authentication for secure connections over the Internet, and it replaces legacy protocols such as TELNET and RLOGIN.

    tags: rlogin sftp ssh telnet vt220
  • Vinagre

  • A VNC/SSH Client for the GNOME Desktop

    tags: gnome ssh vnc
  • DameWare

  • The DameWare NT Utilities software is an enterprise systems management application containing an integrated collection of Windows Administration Utilities incorporated within a centralized interface for remote management of Windows Servers and Workstations. The DameWare Mini Remote Control program and the DameWare Exporter are also integrated within the NT Utilities software suite.

    tags: active-directory ad-administration authentication exchange file-transfer