How to make 'automatic' remote desktop

[Chris Jones]

Hi,

> If the machines are on the same lan, and lan is trusted (ie, not worried 
> about encrypting data over the local network), then I would strongly 
> suggest using simply xdmcp built in to X since... err, forever.
> 
> 
> You can also tunnel that over ssh or or openvpn if you want.  VNC or NX 
> are really only needed for high latency links, such as Internet use.  (X 
> really doesn't handle lag at all.. even a good wireless link will be iffy)

NX is a lot easier to set up if you need users to be able to connect from a various different OSes. They provide simple clients for Windows, OSX and linux. Any user experienced enough to download and install software can use them - Far from the case with ssh tunnels or xdmcp I would say.