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x11vnc and remote desktop access



Bob - BLU wrote:
> I've always wanted a simple way to access a remote linux desktop 
> (gnome), without the bloat of a VNC server.  Like XDMCP tunneled under 
> ssh, which I never figured out how to do.  So, x11vnc looks like a 
> reasonable solution.  Anyone have opinions on x11vnc or similar options?

VNC isn't really bloated.  And it's built into Gnome, and thus Ubuntu, 
by default.  System -> Preferences -> Remote Desktop to enable it.
-- 
Kristian Hermansen

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