Do I need Win2k SERVER to host Terminal Services?

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"Peter" <peter0o0o0o@peter2-0-o-0.c0.uk> wrote in message
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> From Microsoft's FAQ it sounds like standard win2k can't act as the
> "server".
>
> If so, I am back to products like PC/Anywhere. I have used that
> before. Is there anything a lot better? PCA works OK but I wonder if
> the screen transfers are well enough optimised.
>
> I just want a remote desktop from win2k-SP4 as the "server", and file
> transfer.
>
> Any tips much appreciated.
>
> Peter.
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Currently there are two flavours of Windows that support Terminal Services:

- Windows Server
- Windows XP Professional

And yes, you're right: Remote Desktop appears to be far better
optimised than either pcAnywhere or WinVNC.

You could set up a VPN to transfer files.