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bkenobi:
Remote Desktop works just fine in Windows.  It works when connecting from different OS versions as well without issue.  I wouldn't even say "it takes a while to set up" personally.  You turn on the option and make sure you have a password on the account you want to log in to.  On the other system, put in the IP of the remote system and enter the appropriate credentials.  You can tweak some settings to your liking, but it works out of the box.  I have this setup working on 2 arcade cabs and my file server/home automation system.

drventure:
I prefer VNC (UltraVNC being my distro of choice).

It's fairly easy to setup, fast, and can survive a logout (ie you can STILL SEE the screen of the remote after you've logged out, and thus can log in again under a different user).

That's a big deal to me, because I set my machines up to auto login, but those user credentials have VERY limited access to anything. Mainly just the "games" folder off c:\

But to actually do anything with the machine, I generally log off from that user and login via a different set of credentials with a pwd, that has net access and admin rights.

Windows Remote access makes that process more difficult.

But, I've got a few machines, where, for whatever reason, UltraVNC will connect but then the screen is hung. No idea what's up with that.

So, I deal with Windows RAS anyway.

But for local access, I +really+ like the logitech k400 keyboard.
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=logitech+wireless+keyboard&num=50&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=YI1&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvnsuz&biw=1027&bih=760&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=5795281899137600688&sa=X&ei=xdTQT8PXNKmY2wXN-_G-DA&ved=0CJMBEOUNMAA



it's wireless, has a built in touchpad, has great battery life, plus it can be turned off.

And it's small enough to tuck almost anywhere on a normal cab.

bkenobi:

--- Quote from: drventure on June 07, 2012, 12:22:04 pm ---I prefer VNC (UltraVNC being my distro of choice).

It's fairly easy to setup, fast, and can survive a logout (ie you can STILL SEE the screen of the remote after you've logged out, and thus can log in again under a different user).

That's a big deal to me, because I set my machines up to auto login, but those user credentials have VERY limited access to anything. Mainly just the "games" folder off c:\

But to actually do anything with the machine, I generally log off from that user and login via a different set of credentials with a pwd, that has net access and admin rights.

Windows Remote access makes that process more difficult.

But, I've got a few machines, where, for whatever reason, UltraVNC will connect but then the screen is hung. No idea what's up with that.

So, I deal with Windows RAS anyway.

But for local access, I +really+ like the logitech k400 keyboard.
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=logitech+wireless+keyboard&num=50&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=YI1&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvnsuz&biw=1027&bih=760&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=5795281899137600688&sa=X&ei=xdTQT8PXNKmY2wXN-_G-DA&ved=0CJMBEOUNMAA



it's wireless, has a built in touchpad, has great battery life, plus it can be turned off.

And it's small enough to tuck almost anywhere on a normal cab.

--- End quote ---
Nothing against VNC (it's a good product), but I would like to point out that all of that is possible with RD.  I use a Gamer and Admin account on my cabs.  The auto login is done on the Gamer account.  The admin stuff is done via the Admin account.  I have also installed a concurrent login patch to Windows to make it possible for the admin stuff to be done without killing the cab locally.

Arimack:
Drventure -I agree that the remote keyboard is the simplest solution (I personally prefer the IOGear GKM561R on my HTPC).  And simplest is always the best way to go.  I just don't want to add to the cost of my build with another $45-$50, trying to stay on budget.  So I am pursuing a software/network option instead.

BTW I like the IOGear because it is one of the few wireless keyboards that a) had full size keys and b) you can operate the trackball/mouse keys with your thumbs while holding the keyboard.  Most of the others are set up so you have to either lay it on your lap to operate the touchpad or was remote control size with keys the size of my Blackberry keypad.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823176018&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-Keyboards-_-IOGEAR-_-23176018&AID=10440897&PID=3722549&SID=

drventure:
I haven't seen that Iogear keyboard. That looks pretty nice. I like the thumb trackball idea like that.

Using the touchpad on the Logitec works very nice, but it's not great to use if you have to hold the keyboard in both hands. THe iogear's layout would seem to work much better in that case.

Gotta bookmark that one!

@bkenobi
Wow, did not know that was possible. But yikes, just getting the patched termsvr.dll into place looks to be a pretty involved process.

Still, since vnc is giving me probs on a couple machines, I may just give it a whirl.

Thanks!

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