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rdesktop

rdesktop is a command-line tool used to access and control remote desktop sessions from a client machine to a remote Windows computer. It is mainly designed to connect to Windows Terminal Services, also known as Remote Desktop Services, allowing users to interact with a remote desktop environment. With rdesktop, users can perform various tasks on the remote Windows machine, including running applications, managing files, and executing commands. It implements the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) developed by Microsoft, ensuring secure and efficient communication between the client and server. rdesktop supports a wide range of operating systems, including Linux, macOS, and BSD variants, making it a versatile and cross-platform tool. It provides multiple options and parameters to customize the connection, such as resolution, color depth, and sound redirection, enabling users to tailor their remote desktop experience. The tool also supports clipboard integration, allowing users to copy and paste text or files between the local and remote machines easily.

List of commands for rdesktop:

  • rdesktop:tldr:62d15 rdesktop: Connect to a remote computer using domain user.
    $ rdesktop -u ${username} -p ${password} -d ${domainname} ${host:port}
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  • rdesktop:tldr:b26ce rdesktop: Use the customed resolution (use the letter 'x' between the number).
    $ rdesktop -u ${username} -p ${password} -g 1366x768 ${host:port}
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  • rdesktop:tldr:b40c6 rdesktop: Connect to a remote computer with full screen (press `Ctrl + Alt + Enter` to exist).
    $ rdesktop -u ${username} -p ${password} -f ${host:port}
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  • rdesktop:tldr:be7aa rdesktop: Connect to a remote computer (default port is 3389).
    $ rdesktop -u ${username} -p ${password} ${host:port}
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  • rdesktop:tldr:cb8fb rdesktop: Use the 16-bit color (speed up).
    $ rdesktop -u ${username} -p ${password} -a 16 ${host:port}
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  • rdesktop:tldr:e6472 rdesktop: Simple Examples.
    $ rdesktop -u Administrator -p passwd123 192.168.1.111:3389
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