Need help setting up Remote Desktop Connection

[JohnnyScience]

Ok I just upgraded to 7 64 & I have an iPhone

Some how the Remote Desktop Connection program popped up and I now want to set it up to work with my iPhone.

How do I get started & set it up securely?

And what iPhone app is the best for it?

I've heard good things about Jaadu RDP...

 

[peck1234]

iphone and remote desktop? Impossible.... Remote desktop will only work with windows operating systems...

 

[rsvr85]

I saw this a while back, might help
How to Remote Desktop into Windows from the iPhone | iPhone | Windows Tools, Help & Guides

 

[JohnnyScience]

Yeah that Jaadu was the one I remember hearing good things about. I have no problem paying the price for that app.

But do I want to do the installation for Vista?

That link doesnt have a link for a Win 7 64 installation?

 

[JohnnyScience]

Ok so there seems to be two different Jaadu's

RDP
VNC

"When you login using RDP, the computer will log any existing users out and allow the RDPer access the system. VNC or Virtual Network Computer is the protocol that allows you to log in to a remote computer while another user is using the computer and control the screen while they use it..."

So which one do I want? I suppose if I'm going to be using a RDP to access something on my computer its because I'm not there and I am pretty much the only person every going to be using my computer...

So I guess RDP would work better for me?

Does RDP offer anything else over VNC? Does VNC stream audio also?

 

[aem]

I just tried it on Xp, works. For W7, i'd say follow the Vista instructions. Not sure about 32bit or 64 bit. Just give it a go.

Jaadu Remote Desktop | Features

 

[aem]

VNC is not a native windows app. You need to download and install it (from memory). the other VNC like app is Radmin.

Btw, why do u want to RDP to your Pc on your iphone, it's not practical.

"iphone and remote desktop? Impossible.... Remote desktop will only work with windows operating systems... "

My thought at first, but i think of iphone and those 1mill apps they have and how i used to be actively download them...*cough*, and it's possible.

 

[JohnnyScience]

Apparently the RDP is based soley for windows where the VNC is based for other OS also, such as Linux or Mac

I need to do more research into the complete functions of both, but since I run Ubuntu I do like the fact that the VNC will access it if I need.

But will either one of them be able to turn restart the computer to log into the other OS? I suppose not huh?

 

[aem]

While ur researching, research Radmin also. I find Radmin to be more Windows friendly.

"But will either one of them be able to turn restart the computer to log into the other OS? I suppose not huh? "

Not sure what u mean by that.

 

[JohnnyScience]

Well the nice thing about the VNC is that it will work with Linux supposedly

Well my system is dual boot, I have Ubuntu & now Win 7 on 2 different patitions. In order to switch back & fouth you need to restart the computer.

But lately, especially since I've upgraded to Win 7, Ill be using Windows more often, so the computer will logged into my windows account not the ubuntu account in order to access.

But if I'm in windows & I need to get into Ubuntu for some reason, the computer needs to reboot.

So unless I am able to control the computer during a restart to get into Ubuntu, its almost pointless for me to have the ability since I wont really be able to use it with different OS.

 

[aem]

Do you think you can turn your dualboot system to a VHD and use Xpmode?

If so, just use Xpmode.

 

[JohnnyScience]

Do you think you can turn your dualboot system to a VHD and use Xpmode?

Dont know what VHD or Xpmode is or how they work sorry? Please explain though.

 

[aem]

Ok so your goal is to be able to use Ubuntu whilst in w7, and you don't want to reboot the machine everytime to use the other right?

Just install XP Mode, create your current system as a Virtual Hard Disk and use it in XP Mode.

Download Windows Virtual Pc and Xp mode from Microsoft site.

 

[JohnnyScience]

Ok so your goal is to be able to use Ubuntu whilst in w7, and you don't want to reboot the machine everytime to use the other right?

Just install XP Mode, create your current system as a Virtual Hard Disk and use it in XP Mode.

Download Windows Virtual Pc and Xp mode from Microsoft site.

Not really, I wanted to just have regular access to both, not via Virtual Machine.

I dont think its possible, I may end up going with the RDP since it allows you to stream music.

But there is gonna be that 1 out of 100 times I wish I woulda got the VNC so I can log into Ubuntu.

I dont know what to do.

 

[JohnnyScience]

bump

 

[aem]

So you want to use both systems (both OSs) LIVE?

How do u think you can boot up and run both OSs at the same time? Ie how do u RDP to a non active OS, regardless?

 

[JohnnyScience]

So you want to use both systems (both OSs) LIVE?

How do u think you can boot up and run both OSs at the same time? Ie how do u RDP to a non active OS, regardless?

Well thats the crossroads that I'm at.

Clearly I am not able to boot up different OS with technology yet

I just have to determin whether I want a strictly Microsoft based RDP or a multi OS VPN.

I would naturally default to the VPN, but it doent stream live audio like the RPD version does.

So I have to figure out whats more important, streaming live audio or being able to access Linux once in a great while when I happen to be on it.

But realistically, if I can get my dual monitors to work, I would probably use it more even though I have windows 7 which I like.

 

[aem]

You are not at any crossroads, one system booting cannot boot and use two OSs at the same time. Untill you determine what you want to do, and what you can do, there is no point in talking about RDP/VNC...

 

[JohnnyScience]

Well I guess with the fact that I'll be on an iPhone, there really isnt any reason to stream music, as I will most likely have plenty of songs on it to play.

But I will be using Ubuntu more here in the future, so perhaps at those times a VPN type application will be need.

I guess I'll just get VPN.

 

[JohnnyScience]

No one else has experience with the Jaadu apps?

Is the pinch technology available in the VNC & RDP clients?