[NTLUG:Discuss] Remote Desktop Connection

[Chris Cox]

David Wilson wrote:
> I need some expert advice.
> 
> I want to setup a linux box on our company's intranet
> that will be a gateway for me to use to have a remote
> desktop connection to servers and workstations on the
> other side of the gateway.
> 
> I want to be able to require the users to have some
> sort of authentication before it will allow them
> through.
> 
> In addition,  I would like to be able to connect to
> these servers from home using the company's VPN
> connection.  The VPN connection will only allow port
> 80 through the firewall.
> 
> Suggestions.

The two cent solution... run a proxy (e.g. squid).