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xnooby2

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Registered: 2007-07-15

Posts: 104

Remote XFCE4 desktop possible?

I was looking at XFCE4, and was curious if I can use it remotely with a VNC client (or something similar).  Has anyone done this?  I'm pretty sure I could just run X apps remotely through SSH, but somtimes it's nice to see your whole desktop.

detox332

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From: University of Pittsburgh

Registered: 2007-06-12

Posts: 63

Re: Remote XFCE4 desktop possible?

yes this is very possible to do, ive done it with gnome, kde, xfce, fluxbox and dwm.

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xnooby2

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Registered: 2007-07-15

Posts: 104

Re: Remote XFCE4 desktop possible?

yes this is very possible to do, ive done it with gnome, kde, xfce, fluxbox and dwm.

In Gnome (on Ubuntu) there was a "Desktop Sharing" option, but I don't see one in XFCE4.  I'm guessing it's not built-in to XFCE4 and must be added as a kind of X11 service.

heleos

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From: Maine, USA

Registered: 2007-04-24

Posts: 678

Re: Remote XFCE4 desktop possible?

Doesn't it depend on the login manager? I remember when I used slim I couldn't remote because slim didn't have it.

xnooby2

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Registered: 2007-07-15

Posts: 104

Re: Remote XFCE4 desktop possible?

yes this is very possible to do, ive done it with gnome, kde, xfce, fluxbox and dwm.

Awesome, how did you do it with XFCE4?

harlekin

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From: Germany

Registered: 2006-07-13

Posts: 408

Re: Remote XFCE4 desktop possible?

I'd be interested in what you've used, too.

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detox332

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From: University of Pittsburgh

Registered: 2007-06-12

Posts: 63

Re: Remote XFCE4 desktop possible?

ill get back to you tomorrow when im back on my linux box, sorry for the wait!

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gwydir8

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Registered: 2006-12-18

Posts: 10

Re: Remote XFCE4 desktop possible?

I used X11vnc, works like a charm, I use ion3 but i suspect any DM/WM will work. I used the gentoo wiki: http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_Use_VNC_to … X_Sessions
the gentoo wiki is great for advice settings things up, just ignore the gentoo specific instructions.

Allan

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From: Brisbane, AU

Registered: 2007-06-09

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Re: Remote XFCE4 desktop possible?

I have it running with TightVNC.  Just added a xstartup file to the .vnc folder in the users home directory with "startxfce4" in it (no quotes).

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xnooby2

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Registered: 2007-07-15

Posts: 104

Re: Remote XFCE4 desktop possible?

I have it running with TightVNC.  Just added a xstartup file to the .vnc folder in the users home directory with "startxfce4" in it (no quotes).

You used TightVNC as a server?

xnooby2

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Registered: 2007-07-15

Posts: 104

Re: Remote XFCE4 desktop possible?

I used X11vnc, works like a charm, I use ion3 but i suspect any DM/WM will work. I used the gentoo wiki: http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_Use_VNC_to … X_Sessions
the gentoo wiki is great for advice settings things up, just ignore the gentoo specific instructions.

I will try this tonight, thanks!

Allan

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From: Brisbane, AU

Registered: 2007-06-09

Posts: 11,392

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Re: Remote XFCE4 desktop possible?

I have it running with TightVNC.  Just added a xstartup file to the .vnc folder in the users home directory with "startxfce4" in it (no quotes).

You used TightVNC as a server?

Yes.  vncviewer-jar (community) as the viewer.

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ks1

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From: Atlanta, Georgia

Registered: 2006-03-26

Posts: 62

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Re: Remote XFCE4 desktop possible?

I remote into my gnome install with FreeNX. I know it has the option for KDE/GNOME/windows. I'm not sure if the XFCE is present to choose but if it is FreeNX is snappy and works great for me. You can even remote into your linux box from a windows box.

There is a wiki entry for FreeNX
http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/FreeNX

insane

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Registered: 2006-06-04

Posts: 106

Re: Remote XFCE4 desktop possible?

Create a new autostart file with this line:
Exec= /usr/bin/x11vnc -wait 50 -rfbauth /home/username/.vnc/passwd -bg -forever -o /tmp/x11vnc.log

I don't remember how you create that /home/username/.vnc/passwd file but this is how I did it in my Debian box with XFCE4. Now I am using NX server and client. It feels faster but it takes more time to log in.

detox332

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From: University of Pittsburgh

Registered: 2007-06-12

Posts: 63

Re: Remote XFCE4 desktop possible?

ah, yeah insane beat me too it, but heres the website i used:

http://www.karlrunge.com/x11vnc/

~matt

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