Mac MSTSC Equivalent: A Comprehensive Guide

The T.128 application sharing technology, acquired by Microsoft from Data Connection Limited, has been integrated into various versions of Windows. The technology allows multiple users to access a single terminal services session simultaneously, making it an essential feature for remote desktop connections.

Early Developments

The Citrix-provided DLLs included in Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition still carry the Citrix copyright, despite Microsoft's acquisition of T.128 technology. This was due to Microsoft's requirement that Citrix license their MultiWin technology to continue offering their terminal-services product, Citrix MetaFrame, atop Windows NT 4.0.

RDP and Its Evolution

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) version 4.0 was introduced by Microsoft as part of Terminal Services in Windows NT 4.0 Server, Terminal Server Edition. RDP has since undergone several updates, with each newer version introducing new features that only work on downlevel operating systems when connecting to a higher version RDP server.

Compatibility and Support

The Terminal Services server is officially supported on various versions of Microsoft Windows, including:

* Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition

* Windows 2000 Server

* Windows XP (except Home Edition)

* Windows Server 2003

* Windows Home Server

* Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs

* Windows Vista Ultimate, Enterprise, and Business editions

* Windows Server 2008

* Windows Server 2008 R2

* Windows 7 Professional and above

Remote Desktop Connection Client

Every version of Microsoft Windows from Windows XP onward includes an installed Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) client, also known as Terminal Services. The version of the RDC client is determined by the operating system or the last applied Windows Service Pack.

This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Mac MSTSC equivalent and its evolution in various versions of Microsoft Windows.

Mac mstsc equivalent