Re: How do I remotely access the computer in the next room?
On Sun, Jul 2, 2023 at 6:56 PM hobie of RMN <hobie@rumormillnews.com> wrote:
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> 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.
Turn off Suspend under power settings. That is killing your SSH connection.
> 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.
Assuming you want a GUI tool, you might try VNC or Xpra.
Jeff
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