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Linux distro for remote access via Citrix and RDP? (aussie.zone)
submitted 2 months ago by to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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Looking for advice on which distro to try out for what I suspect is not a common use case.

I want to use my personal laptop to connect to my work PC running windows 11. My laptop is a pugged in to a couple of screens via a dock. The company I work for uses Citrix workspace and RDP for this purpose.

So far I have had a go with Mint 22.3 / Cinnamon and had a lot of trouble with Multi monitors. Best I can do is run the remote session windowed and have it dragged over two screens. This is not adequate by any means. Even getting the connection bar to appear in cinnamon is a nightmare of hitting atl and F10 and hoping it happens.

I've also added KDE plasma to my mint install. So far it is more reliable at getting RDP window to restore so I can drag it over 2 screens, however still no luck with full screen across all screens.

Does anyone else use citrix workspace from linux over multiple screens in full screen mode successfully?

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[–] [S] 3 points 2 months ago (3 children)

We used to have a different method where by we connected to the company VPN from our home PC, then used a remote connection via that. It worked so well, no lag, full clipboard and drives support. This apparently meant our home PC was a security risk on the company network.

New IT banned that method and switched to Citrix workspace with RDP locked down inside that. Apparently it is much more secure. It is a bug ridden laggy piece of shit to use though and that is on windows. Linux version is no different in terms of lagging.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    If this is an expected method of access, maybe just reach out to support about it. Let them solve it for you.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    I have asked them. It's an entirely windows centric business. The ticket is "low priority". WFH has been shifting slowly from a right to a luxury.

    I guess I need to do what I can at my end by selecting the most suitable distro / DE.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    Well, best of luck. I guess worst case, if you can't figure out any other options, you could always try running a windows vm just for the remote access piece. You've got to hold onto that WFH while you've got it.

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