[ubuntu-uk] remote accessing an ubuntu machine (vnc or similar)

Rob Beard rob at esdelle.co.uk
Tue Mar 31 19:54:37 BST 2009


Stephen Garton wrote:
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> 2009/3/31 doug livesey <biot023 at gmail.com <mailto:biot023 at gmail.com>>
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>     Hi -- I already remotely administrate a PC for my Mum & one for my
>     Dad, and both are Windows machines.
>     So LogMeIn.com <http://LogMeIn.com> is perfect for those.
>     However, I am setting up an Ubuntu machine for my brother that
>     will also require remote administration, and was wondering about
>     the best way to set that up.
>     Unfortunately, LogMeIn.com only works for Mac and Windows.
>     Could anyone offer any advice?
>     Cheers,
>        Doug.
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> I have used gitso (http://code.google.com/p/gitso/) with a reasonable 
> amount of success, for connecting linux and windows machines in all 
> configurations (i.e. L->L, L->W, W->L and W->W).
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> I say reasonable amount of success purely because I don't use it very 
> often, but everytime I've needed it it works.
>
> It does require instigating by an end user (i.e. they ask for help) 
> which is different to having full access as and when you want it, but 
> if you are just supporting your brother, it could be ideal.
>
> If you do want access anytime, then +1 to the ssh option mentioned 
> later in the thread to where I have replied from.
>
> Steve Garton
> sheepeatingtaz.co.uk <http://sheepeatingtaz.co.uk>
Oooh that looks good.  Most of the customers I support (and family too) 
are on Windows so I generally use LogMeIn for supporting them but there 
are one or two people who I support who are on Ubuntu (and this is going 
to increase too) so this looks really handy.

Rob




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