[lug] Remote admin linux to windows

[Dan Ferris]

I accept all forms of props. :)

Just make sure you can access TCP port 3389 on the XP machine in some 
fashion or another.  RDP is encrypted, but you still may want to use 
some form of tunneling to keep the Windows machine off of the Internet 
directly.

Dan

Steve A Hart wrote:
> you can use rdesktop.....I do it all the time here at CU.
> 
> On her winxp system, make an admin account for yourself, then open the 
> system properties and click on the Remote tab.  Make sure you check the 
> box to allow users to connect remotely.  Then click "select Remote 
> users" and make sure your account is allowed access.
> 
> Next get the IP addy from her system and make sure she logs off. Windows 
> does not allow multiple users to log in at the same time without hacking 
> the OS.
> 
> Install rdesktop on your linux system and use a command similar to the 
> following (all on one line):
> 
> rdesktop -g 1024x768 -u WINUSER -a 16 -r disk:LINUSER=/home/LINUSER -r 
> sound:local -N -z IPADDRESS
> 
> Where WINUSER is your windows username and LINUSER is your linux 
> username.  This command will also mount your linux home directory as 
> another drive on windows allowing you to drag and drop files if needed.
> 
> note:  If she is using a router this may not work.  Routers can block 
> this from working correctly.
> 
> Props to Dan Ferris for showing me this useful tool a couple years back!
> 
> Good luck
> 
> Steve
> 
> Steve Sullivan wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> My mother is running windows XP and I'm a linux guy.
>> Is there a remote admin tool you'd recommend so I can
>> see her screen and administer her computer remotely?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Steve
>>
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