A:
The whole story started from my new netbook Eee PC.
I bought it and installed Debian on it.
I really enjoyed it until I realized that the default installation of
the RDP client 'tsclient' on Debian is quite annoying for me:
The Eee PC has very small screen resolution,
but it won't allow me to scroll when I am connecting to my desktop.
I can move the window by pressing Alt, but I have to disable capturing all WM key bindings,
and it means no Alt-Tab in remote desktop. This made me crazy.
In fullscreen mode, it occupies all my virtual desktops and provides no control.
I can do nothing else when I am connecting to my desktop. When I roll my desktop cube, RDP is in all sides.
I had great experience with Krdc, which is part of the KDE project.
But in order to install Krdc in Gnome desktop, I have to install tons of additional dependencies;
This is obvious not a good news for a small netbook user, or a Gnome fan.
Remote desktop is one of the most frequently used application to me in my netbook;
I have to look for a perfect solution.
Well, if you happen to be in the same boat as me, I hope this is the place you are looking for!
Q:
Why the name "Remmina"?
A:
This is mostly personal preference. :) But just for you to easier remember it, it can
also stand for Remote Mini Assistant.
FAQ - Usage
Q:
Where are all my connections and preferences stored?
A:
Everything is placed in a hidden directory .remmina under your home directory. It will be created
automatically with 0700 permissions.
Q:
Can I start a connection using a shell command?
A:
Yes, use remmina -c filename.
Q:
How are my passwords stored? Are they secure?
A:
They are encrypted using 3DES with a 256bit randomly generated key. You should keep your
key secure.
Q:
Where can I find some documentation?
A:
Remmina was designed to be hopefully work for most people without the aid of any documentation.
But if you want to find some technical information, the
Remmina Wiki page
might be useful. This Wiki page is also open for contribution.