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Author: Hendrik Boom
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To: dng
Subject: Re: [DNG] Devuan + remote desktop of Ubuntu = how?
On Wed, Oct 17, 2018 at 05:14:52PM +0200, info at smallinnovations dot nl wrote:
> On 17-10-18 13:19, Miroslav Skoric wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I recently installed Devuan Jessie on a computer for presentations via
> > large TV. And that machine is also directly wired in a small LAN to
> > another box that runs some old Ubuntu (probably 12.04 or so, it is
> > also just to tell the audience what Linux is about). Machines can ping
> > each other now, so besides introducing Devuan, I also want to
> > introduce Ubuntu via Devuan by some kind of remote GUI access or like.
> > Suggestions? Please note that there is no Internet access to those
> > boxes, so anything needed for each comp must be downloaded elsewhere
> > and brought on USB or CD.
> >
> > Misko
>
>
> Hi Misko,
>
> The easiest way would be to make a connection with ssh  -X or -Y which
> enables X-forwarding. You then can start a individual X program from the
> commandline but also the complete WM. Perfectly showing how capable
> linux is in use. For more extended capabilities you could install x2go
> server and client which will also make possible to have more then one
> remote desktop.


You may end up with network delays for systems that are designed with
the speed of a local video display in mind.

-- hendrik