RDP-ing or RDC-ing

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I have always used the terminology RDP-ing when describing connecting to a remote desktop. Today I heard a colleague use the term RDC-ing, which triggered a debate.

I have not been able to find any publications that can help steer the debate. Does anybody know what the correct terminology is, preferably with supporting citations?

Six of one and a half dozen of the other. – joeqwerty Oct 20 '15 at 15:05 — joeqwerty, Oct 20 '15 at 15:05
@joeqwerty bakers dozen? – Jacob Evans Oct 20 '15 at 15:06 — Jacob Evans, Oct 20 '15 at 15:06

score 6 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 20 '15 at 15:05

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Neither is 'Correct' per-say, but RDP-ing, is less incorrect.

FTP-ing, SCP-ing, The Protocol is used in slang more frequently and if you wanted to be consistent I would stick with that.

And if you consult the oracle

answered Oct 20 '15 at 15:05

Jacob Evans

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score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 20 '15 at 15:08

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I have always used RDP-ing. I just left a place, where a co-worker referred to it as RDC...and I found it odd.

answered Oct 20 '15 at 15:08

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Good reason to leave! – Jacob Evans Oct 20 '15 at 15:09
Yeah, he was handed everything, did nothing, and blamed everyone else for his failure. Glad to be out of that place. – clydefrogpants Oct 30 '15 at 13:38

RDP-ing or RDC-ing

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