Remote Desktop Debian?

AshScott · 20 Feb 2012 at 19:40

Hi all,

I recently bought a dedi server, and i decided to install Debian 6.0.2 on it, and it also came with ISPConfig 3.0.3.3. I would like to use it for gameserver hosting, and would like to be able to connect to the server with a gui remote desktop. Would this be possible, if so, how?

Regards
Ash

KIA · 20 Feb 2012 at 19:59

Yep.

http://www.x2go.org/start
http://www.nomachine.com/select-package.php?os=linux&id=1

Example:

Code:

apt-get update
apt-get install xorg xfce4
wget http://64.34.161.181/download/3.4.0/Linux/nxclient_3.4.0-7_i386.deb
wget http://64.34.161.181/download/3.4.0/Linux/nxnode_3.4.0-16_i386.deb
wget http://64.34.161.181/download/3.4.0/Linux/FE/nxserver_3.4.0-17_i386.deb
dpkg -i nxclient_3.4.0-7_i386.deb
apt-get -f install
dpkg -i nxnode_3.4.0-16_i386.deb
dpkg -i nxserver_3.4.0-17_i386.deb

nxclient, set the "desktop" to "Unix" and "Custom", enter "Settings" and choose the "Run the following command" for the "Application", 
and enter this into the textbox: /usr/bin/startxfce4. In the "Options" select the "New virtual desktop". Press OK and select in the "Display" section "Available area".

AshScott · 20 Feb 2012 at 20:31

I'l give that a go, thanks!

AshScott · 20 Feb 2012 at 20:47

Didnt work :'(

KIA · 21 Feb 2012 at 13:28

You need to provide way more information if you want us to help you.

- Shell output after entering the commands
- Any nxclient error messages

JimAroo · 22 Feb 2012 at 17:43

TightVNC is another good one, and should be in the default repository.

Rangler · 25 Feb 2012 at 08:17

Another vote for NX client, works a treat for me.

Post your logs and lets get it sorted

SMN · 25 Feb 2012 at 09:01

VNC for me.

masterluke · 25 Feb 2012 at 13:30

Have used both, both work fine, NXclient gives you a new user session (IIRC) and VNC just mirror's the screen you are using. I found NXclient slightly faster.

Both are very easy to setup and use.

BusError · 25 Feb 2012 at 15:14

I use xvncserver as a "desktop" on the servers.. and connect to it with any normal vnc client... On mac, linux, ipad, even iphone.

memyselfandi · 25 Feb 2012 at 17:21

I've used the NX software in the past and found it to work pretty well. If you want to use VNC though tunnel it through SSH instead of having the port directly exposed on the server.

aln · 25 Feb 2012 at 17:33

The responces will get you there with a little effort. Personally I use fluxbox + vnc when I need to do such a thing, but I've only ever had to do this when running something with with wine.

Any reason why you really want a remote desktop though?

KIA · 26 Feb 2012 at 16:41

memyselfandi said:
If you want to use VNC though tunnel it through SSH instead of having the port directly exposed on the server.

VNC traffic should always be encrypted unless the local network is 100% trustworthy.