RDP to Localhost
Great tip on how to use Windows XP Remote Desktop Client to connect to localhost -- useful if you are using SSH to do nifty port forwarding stuff. Don't use port 3389, b/c it will invariably be in use already. Also shows you how to use a different port for RDP, I think.
http://ccfaq.valar.co.uk/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=230
The gist is to:
There is a way around the XP client's limitations, though. Just copy the
files:
mstsc.exe
mstscax.dll
to a separate folder, right-click on mstsc.exe, choose
Properties... and go to the Compatibility tab.
Under Compatibility Mode, check "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"
and select "Windows 98 / Windows ME" from the drop-down list.
...
[then use ssh]
...
mstsc /v localhost:3390
Then localhost will work for some reason.