What is WinConn?
WinConn simplifies creation, management and desktop integration of remote windows applications in Ubuntu Linux. It uses RemoteApp technology, implemented by FreeRDP project to provide seamless user experience. The applications run in their own window and can be used like any other locally installed Ubuntu application, without bringing the full windows desktop to the user.
WinConn development is supported by Synapse Ideas.
Features
- Create and manage remote application profiles
- Access local folders from remote application
- Local printer redirection
- Remote sound redirection
- Create desktop launcher for your applications
- Remote applications integrated in Unity menu
- Application indicator for fast app execution
- Import profiles, created in Remmina
- Import remote applications, packaged in RDP files
Screenshoots
Video
WinConn RemoteApp manager from Alex Stanev on Vimeo.
Windows host configuration
Windows Server 2008
Windows 7
Windows Vista
- Make sure you have SP1+ installed
- Install Update for Windows Vista (KB969084)
- Configure registrry settings for your remote apps as described here
Windows XP
- Make sure you have SP3+ installed
- Install Update for Windows XP SP3 to enable RemoteApp
- Configure registry settings for your remote apps as described here
Known issues and limitations
- Clipboard redirection curerntly doesn't work
- RemoteApp server functionality requires Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1+, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008. Check here for more information.
Install
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:realender/winconn
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install winconn
Packages built for Presise (12.04) and Quantal (12.10)
Project resources
WinConn@Launchpad
WinConn PPA
Translate WinConn
WinConn support
WinConn bugs
Links
FreeRDP project
Remmina
RemoteApp Tool
RemoteApp for Windows XP and Windows Vista, the missing pieces
How to setup FreeRDP from Linux (Ubuntu) to Windows 7
Ubuntu Linux