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I can run an ssh server and serve rdp from localhost. It's free and reasonably secure. Why would I use Barrier instead? People use Dropbox instead of sshfs,
by rmrfstar 6y ago
I can run an ssh server and serve rdp from localhost. It's free and reasonably secure.
Why would I use Barrier instead?
People use Dropbox instead of sshfs, so I bet there is a reason. I just don't see it.
- jbj 6y agoAssuming the two options are equally secure: Depending on your setup, it could add a level of convenience. Potentially, sending just keystrokes as opposed to a full graphical interface might be less prone to lag (just hypothesizing here) For me it replaces the unplugging and plugging of a usb cable, so when I discovered the barrier github repo a few days ago I just realized it was a solution to a problem I didn't realize I was having.
- epakai 6y agoI run multiple pcs (Linux, win, imac). Barrier setup lets me control all three like a multi monitor setup. Its suitable for gaming on windows with Linux as the input host (hotkey to lock input to one host). Generally just super convenient when I want to control multiple real machines with dedicated displays. I even sometimes use it for Linux laptop + win tablet portable setup.