Access Windows remote desktop (RDP) from Linux with:

Remote Desktop (RDP) notes#

rdesktop [options] xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx &

-f		Enable full screen mode (use ctl-alt-Enter to toggle)

-r sound	Enable sound

-r disk:myshare=/home/myshare	Share host path as share name 'myshare'


-g 1600x1024	Use 1600x1024 video dimensions

To enable RDP from Windows:#

System / Remote Settings

Check "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer" Don't require NLA

Check Windows firewall settings