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Connect to a Windows 2000 machine from a Mac

I'm aware that one can get Remote Desktop for Mac, and then connect to external machines (Windows and Mac alike). Can I configure a Windows 2000 computer to accept RDP connections?

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James Murrell

this should explain http://www.upenn.edu/computing/security/edge_filtering/enduser/rdc.html

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Eoin OSullivan

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bbao

if you are talking about W2K server, you may consider using its built-in TS (Terminal Services, extra licenses cost applies for production usage). you may use MS Remote Desktop for Mac to connect W2K TS from mac. this software is free.

Remote Desktop Connection for Mac
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/otherproducts/otherproducts.aspx?pid=remotedesktopclient

if you are talking about W2K Workstation, you have to use 3rd party solution such as VNC, which has been mentioned by eoinosullivan.

you may consider using another FREE solution: LogMeIn.

LogMeIn
https://secure.logmein.com/home.asp?lang=en

it does support Mac now.
http://www.tuaw.com/2007/06/08/logmein-free-for-mac/

hope it helps,
bbao

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I already have LogMeIn installed on the machine, but it has been installed under the account for the techs here in our office (so we can remotely support the user if need be). I won't be able to give the user the LogMeIn username/password due to the account on the program being an overall account for most of our customers (used by our techs only, shared access with clients would be a huge security problem).

Is there a VNC program suggested for supported performance for cross-platform connections? The user will be connected from a MaxOSX to Windows 2000 workstation.