Remote Desktop Protocols
The main remote desktop protocols in use are:
- Virtual Network Computing (VNC) - a cross-platform protocol
- Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) - a Windows-specific protocol featuring audio and remote printing
- Remote Frame Buffer Protocol (RFB) - A framebuffer level cross-platform protocol that VNC is based on.
- Apple Remote Desktop Protocol (ARD) - Original protocol for Apple Remote Desktop on Mac OS X machines.
- Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) - a proprietary protocol designed by Citrix Systems
- X Window System (X11) - a well-established cross-platform protocol mainly used for displaying local applications, but can also be used remotely
- Appliance Link Protocol (ALP) - a Sun Microsystems-specific protocol featuring audio (play and record), remote printing, remote USB, accelerated video
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