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rdesktop vs Xming

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

rdesktop

rdesktop

Remote Work & Education

rdesktop is an open source remote desktop client that allows users to connect to computers running Microsoft Windows RDP services. It provides functionality similar to Microsoft's own Remote Desktop Connection client.

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Xming

Xming

Os & Utilities

Xming is an open-source X Window System server for Microsoft Windows operating systems. It allows users to run Linux and Unix graphical applications on Windows by providing display and input capabilities. Xming is lightweight, easy to install, and works well for basic X11 forwarding.

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