Yes Remote Desktop and the web client will work server-wise through a
dialup connection. The experience won't be ideal due to the slowness,
though..
On dialup, you don't need to forward ports - you just need to open
them in whatever firewall you may be using (possibly even none). Then
you connect using the ISP provided IP address for your connection.
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of all USENET users. Messages sent via email may or may not
be answered depending on time availability....
I've been infected on a dialup, and so have many others. Some viruses are
exteremely efficient at spotting vulnerable users, and even a slow, short,
connection can get you unwanted bugs.