you can easily connect linux server in any windows operating system like Windows-98, XP, 2003 Server, 2008 Server, Vista, Windows-7/8

Server Side Setting

Step-1 Just Assign IP to linux lan Card.
Step-2 Configure telnet service.Client Side SettingStep-1 Click on Start Menu.
Step-2 Click on Run.
Step-3 Type Telnet and your linux server network IP, For Example- telnet 192.168.162.200
Step-4 Press Enter
Step-5 Enter Username and password provided by your linux administrator