I'm currently using a Windows 11 virtual machine on my home server for a personal desktop that I access from my work laptop via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). This setup helps me separate personal tasks from my work device. I'm interested in learning Linux and want to use it as my daily driver for personal use. What Linux distribution would you recommend that is accessible, reliable, and fast when accessed through mstsc.exe for RDP? I've been considering Linux Mint with the XFCE Edition and using xrdp, but I wanted to gather opinions before moving forward. I had a tough time with Ubuntu's remote access since it was quite slow and painful.
4 Answers
Keep in mind the security around RDP before exposing personal things. Ideally, you'd want to use an SSH tunnel or a VPN to protect your data. However, it sounds like your work limits those options. Just make sure that your setup stays safe if you're accessing it over your local network.
I'd suggest looking into a distribution that comes with GNOME and GDM. This setup offers a better remote session experience, allowing you to access your VM without dealing with xrdp configurations. Also, I've had good performance using this with RHEL10 at work, though if you're open to suggestions, Fedora could be a great option too!
If you need guidance on choosing a distro, check out the distro selection page on our wiki! Also, it’s a good idea to take regular backups, play around in a VM, and really understand commands before executing them.
I've had good experiences using xrdp with Arch Linux. If you're comfortable with setting it up, you could use some tools available online for configuration help.
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