Difference between Rdesktop and Freerdp

The video showing how to connect from Linux to Windows through rdesktop and freerdp

Commands:

Install rdestop
$ apt install rdesktop
Connect to Window machine
$ rdesktop YOUR MACHINE HOSTNAME OR IP ADDRESS
Share files with Windows
$ rdesktop your machine hostname -r disk:share=/home/shared
Change the resolution
$ rdesktop machine hostaname -g 1000x1000

Install freerdp
$ sudo apt install freerdp2-x11

Connect to your machine
$ xfreerdp /u:user /v:your-machine-hostname
Change the size
$ xfreerdp /u:user /v:your-machine-hostname /size:1000x1000
Copy paste from your Windows machine
$ xfreerdp +clipboard /u:user /v:your-machine-hostname
Share files
$ xfreerdp --plugin rdpdr --data disk:home:/home/user/Desktop -- -u user machine-hostname

[wardp.]

Hi there, which one can do USB PASSTHROUGH? and what switches are needed? We are trying get it working with Thinstation. Thanks in advance!

[JoshCartman]

Why is your volume so low? I can't hear it. I have to turn up my sound so much that I get buzzing and it cancels out the sound on the video.

[systemofapwne]

FIX - YOUR - MICROPHONE (more important than video quality)

[Games_Storm]

bro please reply me i ran (rdesktop client-machine) it showed me the usage of rdesktop but how to do it please tell me

[oterotube]

can I use freerdp so mac can stream its desktop ? other words, Can we use RDP protocol instead of vnc on mac?

[vedranart]

Does this allow multi session access to windows 10?

[Games_Storm]

bro subbed you plz solve my prob i tried (rdesktop client-machine) but it is not showing the screen but it shows all commands but none of it working

[DanishAnton]

Nice job showing the difference. Have you been able to get sound to work for either? How about the mic?