Using linux server as desktop?

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    Hello dp members,

    I have a linux server and found like to connect to it and use it as a desktop, but i dont have any idea on how to do this.

    Could anyone suggest me software which i would require to install on my server in order to get this working.

    I did do some googling and i found tinyvnc but i had no luck with that it didnt work when i tired to connect.

    Thanks in advance,
     
    NetworkTown.Net, Jan 7, 2009 IP
  2. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    You need to activate X Windows or you will end up using a desktop with shell access which is quite cumbersome.
     
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  3. NetworkTown.Net

    NetworkTown.Net Well-Known Member

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    Alright ill google X Windows and see what i get, does anyone else have any suggestions.
     
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    Ubuntu with vnc access is easy to setup and use as far as I've seen.
     
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    What OS are you using? Look up the X window system, freenx server and the gnome desktop.
     
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