ok. thanks for the replies. i can't get folder mapping to work at all.

also, for some keys which are not on the keyboard (like > and <), how do i enter them?

as for the lower right, when i use office, there is a zoom control slider there which i can't access because that icon is blocking it. guess i'll have to do it the hard way.

rdesktop + ssh combo has really freed me from carrying my laptop. now all i need is a decent mouse + keyboard with bluetooth connectivity and i literally have a mobile computer with me (oh and bring along the RCA input cable as well so i can plug it into a TV for a super big screen to do my work). aaaaaah! such freedom!