Connect your Mac to Windows with Mac 2, Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client
If you are looking to connect your Mac to a windows based pc or to multiple windows based computers at the same time then take a look at Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2. It does the job easily and you can work with applications / files on the windows based computers after the connection.
It offers a redesigned user interface, improved customization options, and the ability to connect to multiple Windows-based computers at the same time.
Features Include:
Universal binary: Runs on both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Macs.
User interface and menu bar: Simplifies the connection window and expands the menu bar to include menus for common tasks (File, Edit, View, and Help). Application preferences are now located on the RDC menu.
Remote Desktop Protocol 6.0: Improves performance and compatibility with Windows Vista.
Multiple sessions: Connects to multiple computers when you save a connection file for each computer. Use the new File menu to open new, saved, and previously opened connections and to manage all changes to connection files.
Better customization than Remote Desktop Connection 1.0: Accepts changes to application preferences, such as keyboard shortcuts, during a Remote Desktop session. Changes take effect the next time that you connect.
Automatic reconnection: Reestablishes a remote session when the network connection is lost.
Screen sizing options: Runs the Remote Desktop session in a resizable window or in full-screen mode.
Printing: Prints your Windows-based documents to any printer that is connected to the Macintosh computer.
Network Level Authentication: Verifies the identity of the Windows-based computer before establishing a Remote Desktop connection. You can select this option when you connect to a computer that is running Windows Vista. Network Level Authentication is more secure than authentication options in earlier versions of Windows.
Wide-screen resolution: Provides settings for improved resolution on wide-screen displays.
Server console sessions: Speeds login when you specify “console” as part of the computer name.
System Requirements:
Operating System Versions: Mac OS X version 10.4.9 (Tiger) or a later version of Mac OS
Note To verify that your computer meets these minimum requirements, on the Apple menu, click About This Mac.
To connect to a Windows-based computer, you must have network access and permissions to connect to a Windows-based computer that is running Terminal Services or Remote Desktop Services. These services are included with the following Windows products:
* Windows Vista Business
* Windows Vista Enterprise
* Windows Vista Ultimate
* Windows XP Professional
* Windows XP Media Center
* Windows Server 2008 Datacenter
* Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
* Windows Server 2008 Standard
* Windows Server 2003 Datacenter
* Windows Server 2003 Enterprise
* Windows Server 2003 Standard
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