LinuxAlternative
rdesktopLinux vs Microsoft Remote DesktopWindows

rdesktop als Linux-Alternative zu Microsoft Remote Desktop

Aktualisiert am

Unser Fazit

rdesktop is a functional, lightweight replacement for Microsoft Remote Desktop, best suited for users who prefer command-line tools or need to script connections. It handles core RDP tasks like displaying the remote desktop, sharing the clipboard, and forwarding audio. However, it lacks a graphical interface, which makes managing multiple simultaneous sessions or handling complex authentication settings more cumbersome than the Windows client. If you rely heavily on GUI-based session management or advanced file transfer features, you might find rdesktop limiting. For basic remote access to Windows machines from Linux, it works well, but consider FreeRDP if you need a more modern, GUI-friendly experience.

Funktionsabdeckung75%
Lizenz
—
Preis
—
Aktuelle Version
1.9.1
Bewertung
—

Was gleich funktioniert

  • Connects to Windows machines via the RDP protocol
  • Displays the remote Windows desktop on the local Linux screen
  • Supports keyboard and mouse input integration
  • Allows clipboard sharing between local and remote systems

Was anders ist

  • Command-line interface only, no graphical user interface for managing sessions
  • Limited support for modern RDP features compared to the native Microsoft client
  • No built-in file transfer manager; relies on standard RDP drive mapping or separate tools
  • Authentication setup is manual and less intuitive than the Windows client's credential storage

Ihre Microsoft Remote Desktop-Dateien öffnen

rdesktop does not natively open .rdp connection files created by Microsoft Remote Desktop. You must manually translate the settings from the .rdp file into command-line arguments. While some community scripts exist to parse these files, there is no official support, so you will need to extract parameters like IP address, port, username, and encryption settings manually to build your rdesktop command.

Von Microsoft Remote Desktop zu rdesktop wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

  1. Install rdesktop via your distribution's package manager
  2. Extract connection details (IP, port, username) from your existing .rdp file
  3. Construct the rdesktop command with appropriate flags for resolution and clipboard
  4. Test the connection to ensure authentication and display work correctly
  5. Create a shell script or desktop entry to simplify launching the session

Wichtige Funktionen von rdesktop

  • Kommandozeilenschnittstelle mit umfangreichen Optionen
  • Unterstützung der RDP-Protokolle 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 und 8.0
  • Unterstützung mehrerer Monitore
  • Zwischenablagefreigabe (Kopieren/Einfügen)
  • Weiterleitung lokaler Ports
  • Anpassbare Tastaturbelegung
  • Audio-Weiterleitung
  • Drucken in Datei

rdesktop unter Linux installieren

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install rdesktop
Debiansudo apt install rdesktop
Fedorasudo dnf install rdesktop
Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S rdesktop
openSUSEsudo zypper install rdesktop

Häufige Fragen

Can rdesktop handle Kerberos authentication?

Yes, rdesktop supports Kerberos authentication, but you may need to configure your local system's Kerberos settings and pass the correct flags to the rdesktop command to ensure it works seamlessly with your domain environment.

Is there a GUI version of rdesktop?

No, rdesktop is strictly a command-line tool. If you need a graphical interface for managing RDP connections on Linux, consider using FreeRDP's xfreerdp client or Remmina instead.

Does rdesktop support multiple monitors?

Yes, rdesktop supports multiple monitor setups. You can specify the resolution and layout for each monitor using command-line arguments, allowing you to extend the remote desktop across your local displays.

4 weitere Alternativen zu Microsoft Remote Desktop

Alle Alternativen zu Microsoft Remote Desktop

rdesktop bewerten

Als Erste(r) bewerten
Guter Ersatz für Microsoft Remote Desktop? 7