I'm currently using Windows 11 to connect to some VMs on a server, and I really appreciate how I can log into a Windows machine with RDP, then close the session and come back to it later exactly where I left off. I'm wondering if there's a way to get that same experience with Linux VMs. I've tried a bunch of things over about six hours but haven't gotten it to work. Just to clarify, I don't want to use XFCE or any third-party software like VNC, and I definitely don't want desktop cloning. I want it to act like Windows RDP, especially since I've got my .rdp files set up with the right screen resolution and window positioning. Is it possible, or is that asking too much of Linux?
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KDE or Gnome might have built-in RDP support, although it's been a bit since I tried it, so results might vary.
While not exactly the same, you might be able to achieve something close depending on the Linux desktop environment you choose to connect to. Some setups might allow for a smoother experience than others.
I use xRDP to connect from my laptop to a physical Linux box, and it shouldn't be too different for a VM setup.
The short answer is no, but you can get close with xrdp. Keep in mind that depending on your setup like Wayland, your experience may vary a bit.
Are you using xRDP? I had to tweak some settings to allow for a larger TCP send buffer to make it work better. Also, SSH is an option since it supports X forwarding natively on Linux; you wouldn't need extra software for that.
Yes, I'm on xrdp+Xorg. I've been dealing with blank screens when reconnecting, and tweaking the settings hasn’t helped. I'm still pretty green with Linux, using Mint 22.2, but I assume it behaves similarly to Ubuntu.