[ubuntu-uk] Remote Desktop

[Tony Travis]

Chris Rowson wrote:
> Hi folks,
> 
> Does anyone know much about the remote desktop stuff in Ubuntu? system
>> preferences > remote desktop
> 
> It's basically a app to control VNC isn't it?
> 
> I wanted to be able to offer remote support to a friend across the
> internet, but don't want to compromise the security of his computer
> adversely. Hence I didn't want it to run on a default port etc...
> 
> Does anyone know how to shore this up a little?

Hello, Chris.

You should 'tunnel' VNC through SSH - I posted a message about SSHVnc 
here recently, which is a Java applet to do the job of opening the 
tunnels automatically, and then invoking the Tight VNC Java viewer.

	Tony.
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