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rdesktop vs Xshell

A side-by-side look at rdesktop and Xshell. 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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Xshell

Xshell

Network & Admin

Xshell is a terminal emulator and SSH client for Windows and macOS. It provides secure remote access, file transfer, and network troubleshooting capabilities via SSH, Telnet, RDP, VNC, SFTP, and other protocols.

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