anyone know about VNC?

[airedale]

Does anyone know about VNC? I want to run it on my linux server, but I am not sure if it is required to run in a graphics mode or not... could someone please tell me.

[sycofly]

VNC stands for Virtual Network Computing. If you don't know what that is, check the site out... http://www.linuxnewbie.org/ubb/smile.gif http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc

ps this post i cut & paste without looking at the site.. :eeK: Yes im a newbie alright..

[This message has been edited by sycofly (edited 13 January 2001).]

[posterboy]

I've played a bit with that. A pal and I ran vncd, and did it, with absolutely zero hassel. Piece of cake, and we both have decent pipes, I was impressed at how quickly I got his desktop. Allowed me to do anything i tried, just as though I was there locally. We joined a chat server together, me from his box, and he from mine. VERY confusing, (there were 4 of us) but it worked fine. Ray


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[ph34r]

I use it to get to my work machines (Win2k Pro and Server) from my linux box at home over my crappy sub-28.8 modem.. at 640x480 only tho.

For similar effect, you can export a X session to any "display" anywhere via ssh.

I've always just used ssh to do remote work on a linux box...

[iDxMan]

What do you need to know about it?

I've used WinVNC at work to display a desktop on various clients.. ie: Training sessions for a limited class..

-r

[yogee]

Id sugest webmin before you do anything. Then get the vnc server installed and add the webmin module to have it start at ever reboot. http://www.tridiavnc.com/
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http://www.thirdpartymodules.com/webmin/?page=Others
VNC Client HTTP Jamie Cameron AT&T's VNC client applet in a webmin module. Requires the VNC server to be installed on your system.

Works great!

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What do you mean when you say edit?

you can also get the webmin module to effortlessly install new rpm's and other addon modules. Play with it...works wonders.

[This message has been edited by yogee (edited 13 January 2001).]