[plug] VNC

[William Kenworthy]

ssh usually has "ForwardX11 no" in the /etc/ssh/ssh_config file these
days, just change it to yes

vnc needs a different port for each user.  I also use zebedee (and
tunnel that through httptunnel when needed to hole a firewall.) for
encryption/compression.  Particularly good where you dont have tightvnc
both ends.

BillK

On Wed, 2002-10-09 at 20:45, garry wrote:
> I'm playing with vnc, looking at authentication/encryption methods of making 
> wireless use of an adsl connection a sane thing...
> 
> Have put in the debian (Woody) vncserver and xvncviewer packages in, and sure 
> enough, i have vnc'd desktop on my laptop.. Haven't quite sussed if its 
> encrypted yet, but it is certainly faster than using the apps on the local 
> h/w. (Given the desktop is an Athlon 800/390MB, and the laptop is a P166/80MB 
> thats not a shock..)
> 
> At this stage it appears that only one client can vnc to the host at once. 
> Have I missed something? Yes, all the users I try with have accounts on the 
> desktop, and have vnc servers setup.
> 
> Tried to use X forwarding in SSH, but it simply says NO. A bit more reading 
> might have me authorised to do this, but I thought I was there once I had 
> public key stuff set up. Any traps for new players?
> 
> The deb packages proudly boast that they include Tightvnc improvements, but 
> not the nitty gritty. 
> 
> Anyone with relevant thoughts on this?
> 
> Garry
> 
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