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Re: How do I remotely access the computer in the next room?



On 7/2/23 18:49, hobie of RMN wrote:
Hi, All -

I need the best way currently available to operate my brother's computer
in the next room through my computer.  I think we're both running Debian
11, the stable version for me, the testing version for him.  I've tried
ssh -X.  It does work but only for a short time, then the connection
crumbles - his computer has often locked up on him and we have no idea
why, so the 'short time' aspect of the -X approach may relate to that.

The point is, he's been away from home for awhile now and we're not sure
when he'll return. Chiefly I'm looking for the most convenient way to keep
an eye on his incoming e-mail for him.  Mostly I use Mutt; he uses
claws-mail exclusively, so I'll need to remotely launch claws-mail and
have it retrieve latest e-mails.

Thanks in advance for any help on this.

Surely it would be easier, if you have his mail password, to just set up claws-mail on your own system and download the mail there? I mean, clearly your brother trusts you with his email, and this way you wouldn't have to worry about his box's instability.

-Carl Fink


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