Linux/rdesktop

Examples
Basic Usage: rdesktop [hostname]

Performance: rdesktop -z -m -x m -P -a 16 -g 800x600 [hostname]
 * 1) -z compression
 * 2) -m disable mouse movements (kills drag/drop and highlight) - I don't use this option
 * 3) -x disable eye candy (m=modem)
 * 4) -P persistent bitmap caching
 * 5) -a color depth (16=16bit)

Other Options: -g 800x600           # specify geometry -u [username]        # specify user name -f                   # full screen - ctrl+alt,enter to exit full screen -0                   # attach to console session

References:
 * RRC-SCS: Using rdesktop for Linux - RRC - http://wiki.rrc.uic.edu/wiki/RRC-SCS:_Using_rdesktop_for_Linux