Is there a remote desktop solution available for Linux that functions similarly to Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)? I'm specifically using Plasma 6 with an NVIDIA card. I want something that lets me lock the host's display while still allowing me to access a usable desktop from my client device, just like Windows does. I'm aware that VNC keeps the host unlocked, which isn't what I want. I'm fine with complexity and command line configurations, but I'd prefer something straightforward that works without requiring X11. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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Have you tried NoMachine? It's quite user-friendly and should work for accessing other PCs on your LAN without much hassle. It sets up pretty quickly and doesn't require a lot of fiddling around.
There's also Krdp, which is designed for RDP, but it currently doesn’t support headless logins yet. If you don’t mind that limitation, it might be worth a look.
You might want to check out the GNOME Remote Desktop feature; it now supports RDP as well. That could work for your setup, even on KDE Plasma 6. Just make sure to configure it correctly for the Wayland session.
Does it really work between two Plasma desktops? I've had mixed results in the past.