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HyperTerminal vs Xrdp

A side-by-side look at HyperTerminal and Xrdp. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

HyperTerminal

HyperTerminal

Network & Admin

HyperTerminal is a terminal emulation program included in some versions of Microsoft Windows. It allows users to connect to other systems, like mainframes, and use a terminal interface to access those systems. Useful for remote administration and access in the pre-internet era.

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Xrdp

Xrdp

Remote Work & Education

Xrdp is an open source remote desktop protocol server that allows users to access GUI desktops remotely. It is available on Linux and Windows and works with standard RDP clients.

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