Ubuntu: Set up remote desktop - how it works

With a remote desktop connection, you can access the desktop of a Windows computer over a network. This practical tip shows you how to set up such a connection on Ubuntu.

Set up remote desktop on Ubuntu

A remote desktop connection can be set up on Ubuntu without much effort. To do this, proceed as follows:

1. Open the console or the terminal.
2. Install the "rdesktop" program with the "sudo apt-get install rdesktop" command.
3. After downloading the program, all you have to do is start it.
4. To do this, type "rdesktop Windows IP" in the console. However, replace "Windows IP" with the actual IP address of the computer you want to connect to.
5. The connection is now established with [ENTER]. You only have to enter the login data of the Windows computer and the desktop opens.