mac osx remote desktop client
 

I use rdc (remote desktop client) on my mac to connect to my windows machine so that i can run windows programs on my mac. i was using virtual pc but found it so so slow.

rdc is so much faster than virtual pc, one question tho, when i connect to my windows machine i have to log windows off before it will allow my mac access. is there anyway around this?

i would like to stay connected, so that the person using the windows machine can carry on what they are doing while i connect through osx

any ideas?

Re: mac osx remote desktop client
 

AFAIK, this is not possible, The Windows client does the same thing.

Re: mac osx remote desktop client
 

Yep, it's not possible because Windows is not a true multi user OS whereas Linux/BSD is.

Re: mac osx remote desktop client
 

say i was to use windows 2000 server would this allow more than one connection at a time and allow the person to use the windows box while i connect to it through osx??

Re: mac osx remote desktop client
 

It may be through terminal services (Telnet), not really sure TBH.

Re: mac osx remote desktop client
 

You'd need to be using Windows Terminal Server if you want to do this.

Re: mac osx remote desktop client
 

on 2000 server this would be the case but remote desktop does not log off the current user in 2003

Re: mac osx remote desktop client
 

in 2000 server you can use terminal services in remote administration mode which will allow 2 concurrent remote connections alongside a local connection.

Re: mac osx remote desktop client
 

hi guys. had a look at cost of server 2003 and its pretty expensive. anyone have any alternative solutions?

is there a terminal services add on or something to allow multiple connections on xp?

Re: mac osx remote desktop client
 

Well you could download the 180 day trial version of Server 2003? ;)

Re: mac osx remote desktop client
 

thats what i thought. still don't think i would stretch to buying it tho. lol :D

what about after the 180 days tho :confused: