Tell me more ×
Ask Ubuntu is a question and answer site for Ubuntu users and developers. It's 100% free, no registration required.
up vote 4 down vote favorite
1

Using Terminal Server Client, it's possible to access windows desktop (remote desktop), from a Ubuntu PC. Is the reverse possible?

Which is the windows XP application to use to be able to connect to an Ubuntu desktop? Is the default mstsc sufficient? If yes, what are the required settings on Ubuntu and Windows?

I want to view the desktop, not just an SSH terminal access.

share|improve this question

4 Answers

up vote 4 down vote accepted

Yes. I usually Teamveiewer or VNC.

share|improve this answer
1  
Teamviewer is pure awesomeness!!! +1 for Teamviewer! – nitstorm Jun 10 '11 at 12:51
up vote 1 down vote

you can try tightVNC . And it's a simple guide to use tightVNC. Hope this helps

share|improve this answer
+1, it did worked for me...But it's not as clean as rdp – AIB Jun 17 '11 at 13:36
up vote 1 down vote

I used Remote Desktop to connect to my Ubuntu box. xrdp on the Ubuntu box is an adequate rdp server.

Tips here on getting it working if you're having problems with nothing displaying (except the background).

share|improve this answer
up vote 0 down vote

If you have XP Professional, one can also use Remmina remote Desktop Client on the Ubuntu side and just straight RDP to get to the XP machine. Simple VNC viewer will work in reverse. I always liked UltraVNC on the XP side.

share|improve this answer

Your Answer

 
discard

By posting your answer, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of service.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.