Remote Desktop Client.
 

Hi
I need a remote desktop client that supports 'console' mode.

To access my win2003 server I use XP RDC with the /console option.

Is there a client for the n800 that supports this ?

Quick overview here:
http://firechewy.com/blog/archive/2005/10/18/926.aspx

Thanks

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http://maemo.org/downloads/product/rdesktop

rdesktop

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Thanks does that support the console mode ?

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Remote to the 2003 machine that is your target, and then go to start - run "mstsc.exe -console" and create another RDP session to the same machine this time on the winstation 0 (console). You can also accomplish the same by remoting into a 'Gateway' machine and then opening RDP Console sessions to the other servers. You will need the proper permissions and Remote settings for multiple sessions, Google this if needed.

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Sorry not sure if I understand this.
I have apps running on the active windows 2003 console.
I need to interact with the from the N800.

NOT start another console on the windows 2003 server.

Thanks

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rdesktop -0 server

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Thanks.

How do I start rdesktop -0 SERVER_IPADDRESS from the n800 ?

Can I create a shortcut like that ?
Thanks

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I don't know how to make a shortcut, but you can install osso-xterm and type it out.

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I am wrong. The client doesn't seem to take command line input, so the -0 option doesn't work. If I figure it out, I'll post it.

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Anybody figure out how to move the mouse cursor around in rdesktop? With either a BT mouse (which sounds unlikely, given what these forums turn up) or with a keyboard? It sounds like turning on MouseKeys in Windows might work, but I don't have a numpad on my keyboard. Boo.

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I use rdesktop on 770 and log into winXP mediacenter, the mouse on the PC is moving as i move my stylus on the 770. Sorry if I misunderstood your question.


bun

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Anybody know how to the equivalent of a mouse right click in rdesktop? Is this possible?

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menu key. though you'll first need to "activate" the item somehow.

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Thanks - that works. Activating is easy, just click on the item.

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i just built the official rdesktop 1.5 so that i have full command line options. It appears to support the -0 option for connecting to console as well. I remembered this thread so thought i'd pass on to similar users who might need command line options.

You can download it at :
http://wardenclyffetower.com/MaemoFi...-cli-1.5.0.deb

To avoid confusion with other rdesktop, invoke from command line using :
rdesk <options> server (or just type rdesk to see help)

Example command line : rdesk -f -u username -p password -z 192.168.1.101

That will connect fullscreen with rdp compression using a username/password to that sample ip address.

This build should run side by side (each independently) with the existing familiar rdesktop build available from maemo repositories.

(Update 2/6/08 : while repackaging i mapped menu key to right click... below is needed for other buttons)

Since this is and will stay a base build, it will not try to be as maemo-friendly as the existing rdesktop build, although the keybindings can be modified yourself in the /usr/lib/rdesktop15/keymaps/common file.

To get the menu key to bring up context menu, edit that file and set the F4 binding to :
F4 0x44 shift

Then you can set the F8, F6, and F7 bindings to map the zoomout, fullscreen, and zoomin buttons... just find existing key you want that button to emulate, and copy its code(s)

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Question regarding the existing rdesktop client that I got from the maemo repositories. This may be horribly basic and I apologize in advance if it is, but on the N800, if I do not have a BT keyboard handy, can I still access text keys? I can't seem to find anyway to bring up either the touch keypad (which I assumed wouldn't work) or the standard stylus used keypad. Obviously I don't expect to type a word document in a remote desktop session but to type in simple words/phrases or commands would be a plus.

I presume that when I get a BT keyboard, I can check the option to use BT Keyboard before connecting to my session and it will use that.

Thanks in advance.

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I don't RDP much; I use VNC, with a BT keyboard. But I think I've seen information to the effect that the thing to do is run the Windows on-screen keyboard, and use the stylus on it. If there is a way to run a local on-screen input method, someone please correct me.

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That is a good idea that I hadn't thought of myself. That will work as a temporary solution for those times I use my N800 to manage servers. Thanks

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Yes, that's the solution I've seen too, and it works well enough until someone patches rdesktop to use the virtual keyboard.

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If it is possible to get out of the fullscreen mode, maybe xkbd will work...

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No matter whether I use the rdesktop from the Maemo repository or the rdesk in this thread, I receive the following error:

The program 'rdesktop' received an X Window System error.
This probably reflects a bug in the program.
The error was 'BadWindow (invalide Window parameter)'.
(Details: serial 19 error_code 3 request_code 12 minor_code 0)


Any ideas what is wrong?

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Are you connecting to windows xp?

For commandline version, what rdesk options are you using... the ones i suggested? like (without rdp compression) ...

rdesk -f -u username -p password 192.168.1.100

Maybe desktop cant resize desktop to 800x480? Can you add custom resolution 800x480 to desktop computer?

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For rdesk, I used the same options as your example. Both machines I attempted to connect to are running Vista (ugh). One has Home Premium, the other has Ultimate. I have no idea how to add 800x480 resolution. :confused:

I noticed other people are having the same problem: https://garage.maemo.org/tracker/?fu...d=214&atid=880

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Hmm probably glitch with compatibility with new RDP 6 protocol which was added for Vista and Server2003... maybe you could try forcing RDP 5 with the -5 command line option or even try forcing rdp 4 protocol with -4 ?

Might also try -E to disable encryption or -a 16 to force 16bit color (rdp 5 might have issue with alpha channel of vista?)

those are the first ones i'd try but you can type rdesk by itself to show all options.

This link seems to indicate the forcing 16 bit color would workaround
http://www.2x.com/forums/viewtopic.p...f1d27d7f3ec6ae

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can anyone point me to instructions for the syntax of the keymap file please? including how to determine the keycode!

thanks

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Thanks for building this...it is just what I was looking for.
I didn't like the way the other (stock?) rdesktop build only let you save one connection at a time.
I'm using your build on a N810, latest OS2008 and it works great.
Just to make life easier I make shell scripts and symlink it to /bin with short name like 'xp' so its easy to start....because I'm lazy. :)
One question though, does sound redirection work for anyone? So far is isn't working here. It's no big deal but sound would be handy for me at times.

P.S. this is my first post, this site seems to have tons of great stuff..it will keep me reading for quite a while.

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No sound for me too. I think it's still not implemented.

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OK, I was RDesktop'd into a machine today, and I needed to right-click.

I couldn't. I looked up this thread, and it said to use the menu key, but it didn't work.

I could swear it used to.

So I disconnected. Then I thought. What's changed. My Bluetooth keyboard. I was using one now.

So, I disconnected the BT keyboard, and reconnected with RDesktop.
And the menu key works as right click again.

Any reason having a BT keyboard should disable the menu-right-click?

When the keyboard was connected, I tried hitting it's menu key, but it did nothing. (iGO Stoaway BT)

desiv

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Not sure which build your using but cli maps menu key to (i think) SHIFT-F10 which does the same behavior. Maybe Keyboard overrides the ability for keycodes.

You might try SHIFT-F10 on keyboard to work around.

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I cant find Remote Desktop in N800 anywhere. How can i use this program in N800. Is it safe to upgrade OS2008 in N800 manualy.

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kunal -- remote desktop can be added using the application manager. once installed, it'll be an item in the menu system.

steps:
--tap menu button (little 4-square thingy on left side of screen
--tap Settings --> tap Application manager
--under 'web catalog' tap 'browse installable applications
--scroll down to remote desktop, tap it, it installs

now it's availabe under "extras" or whenever you told it to put the icon