Remote linux desktop from win XP

karanik · 10-06-2003, 06:33 AM

I have a linux (mandrake 9.1) dektop and a windows XP laptop.
can i use the linux machine through the XP machine?
I want to be in front of my XP laptop and use the linux machine as if as had the linux machine's monitor in front of me.
How should i configure my XP laptop and how my linux desktop?

acid_kewpie · 10-06-2003, 06:48 AM

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ntloser · 10-06-2003, 07:02 AM

Yeah,

Install vncserver on your Linux box. You can then start it by typing vncserver.

Download the vnc windows package here (note you just need the vncviewer) http://www.realvnc.com/download.html

After launching the vnc vierwer from the windows pc put in the IP of the linux box then :1

If all you get is a window with a terminal window inside, stop the vncserver service and delete the xstartup file located in the .vnc directory inside your home directory.. restart the vncserver and try to log in again from the windows pc you should see the desktop

http://bellsouthpwp.net/p/a/paljoey7/vnc.JPG

acid_kewpie · 10-06-2003, 07:05 AM

ntloser, please do NOT reply to threads already marked as such, they should be closed shortly. thanks.

ntloser · 10-06-2003, 07:08 AM

Sorry .. when I started my reply, your reply wasn't there.

I didn't see his crossposts.

under which thread should I post his answer?

david_ross · 10-06-2003, 07:26 AM

The thread will continue here:
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...&postid=520341