Controlling a Ubuntu Computer from windows

[los]

Does anyone do this, as I dont want another keyboard and mouse about, I'm just trying to get it as a standalone which is controlled from another computer, if So, what do you use?

 

[los]

Install xrdp onto the linux machine and then you can use the Windows built in remote desktop client to operate the linux box.

I tried this and it connects but I just get a grey and white spotty screen.
I've just installed putty so guess I will try looking into that, unless anyone knows why Im getting a grey and white spotty screen?
Shame really as that seemed like it was a good option

 

[los]

Oh and btw I'm a complete newb with ubuntu I've always used windows so all the programs your mentioning I've never heard of, but I have been looking them up

 

[los]

Thanks very much for your help everyone, I can now connect to it
I used XRDP in the end, turns out theres a bug on 14.04 and I had to install another desktop and it now works.
Just got to sort out file sharing, then I should be about sorted