From a deep-level perspective, choosing a "cracked free" path signals a disregard for the . If the foundation of the remote access—the gateway through which all data flows—is built on compromised, unofficial code, then every piece of data handled by that server is inherently at risk. Conclusion
The moral he learned: "Free" cracks often cost more than paid software, in both money and security.
Instead, they opted for a legitimate solution. They chose to implement Thinstuff XP, as it offered a cost-effective way to utilize their existing hardware. They connected their Thinstuff XP clients to a Terminal Server (Microsoft had rebranded Terminal Server as Remote Desktop Services), allowing their users to access the necessary applications remotely.