Re: Remote desktop into my linux server
Eric A. Bonney wrote in Article <[🔎] 464367AA.4070200@vanhlebarsoftware.com>
posted to gmane.linux.debian.user:
> I am currently using VNC to remote desktop into my server that is in the
> basement when I need to make configuration changes. It works just fine,
> but the only issue is that I have to remain logged into the system in
> order for it to work. Is there anyway to remote desktop into the box
> without having to always be logged into the system?
My preferred method is to use ssh -C -Y user@host to log in remotely, then
run the X command I need (you'll probably want to throw a 2>/dev/null
>/dev/null & in there to keep your console uncluttered).
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Paul Johnson
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