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Windows implementation of RDP is actually very good. You get a degree of responsiveness that is unachievable with neither Linux RDP implementation or any other product (maybe barring Parsec, that also doesn’t allow for Linux hosts).

I know that RDP doesn’t work for gaming, but for anything else (even for CAD), it’s the best thing barring direct access to the machine (or, Parsec).

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Yeah, but if the Windows app essentially draws into a GPU texture (which is mapped to a dmabuf buffer in the Linux kernel), you can just grab that texture and send it to the compositor.

The overhead difference is like memcpy vs a very fast SQL database.

wait is it viable to run CAD (specifically autocad/revit) in any of these? It's the last thing keeping me on Windows

Yes, CAD software is perfectly usable via RDP.

I love your username.

Willing to chat origin?

sorry if it's a disappointment, but it's a contraction of two video game characters (Knoll + Olimar).

Not uh’tall: neat name - and thanks for sharing!

I know this isn't the question you asked, but FreeCAD has made great strides.

Actually with RemoteFX GPU I think DirectX 9 games or something would work OK over it.

I remember booting Crysis with that. I wouldn't say it was playable, but the fact it managed to actually launch was impressive. Maybe with modern hardware & bandwidths it would actually be.

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