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Old 06-01-2009, 10:09 PM   #1
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Question Remote Desktop (VNC)...

I have Linux Mint 7 and wondering how come on my Windows it won't connect to my Linux. I am using the program RealVNC Viewer. So I was seeing if someone can give me a step by step of how to do that? I am new so thank you for your help.
 
Old 06-01-2009, 10:24 PM   #2
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Not for Mint http://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/VNC-Server
 
Old 06-01-2009, 10:27 PM   #3
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Okay, What is a good OS for my windows can connect to my Linux?
 
Old 06-01-2009, 10:31 PM   #4
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Sorry - the link I gave you was for setting it up under CentOS. I meant the link was not a howto for Mint, not that you couldn't use Mint.

I would expect that the howto should be pretty much straight applicable to Mint.

Sorry about the confusion
 
Old 06-01-2009, 10:33 PM   #5
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So if I use that link I can get my VNC working in Mint 7?
 
Old 06-01-2009, 10:41 PM   #6
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You could try it for a start.
 
Old 06-01-2009, 10:43 PM   #7
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The "Yum" command doesn't work for me.
 
Old 06-01-2009, 10:50 PM   #8
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No, you would use apt-get or similar.
 
Old 06-01-2009, 10:52 PM   #9
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Sorry I am really new to this and I can't get either one to do anything.
 
Old 06-01-2009, 10:55 PM   #10
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You may find this more useful

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VNC
 
Old 06-01-2009, 11:08 PM   #11
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I guess kind of helped, but still can't connect to my Linux through Windows.
 
Old 06-01-2009, 11:17 PM   #12
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You're going to have to give way more information than that if you want any help.
 
Old 06-01-2009, 11:22 PM   #13
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Okay lets see. I am using Linux Mint 7. I want to have my Windows Vista connect to my Linux via VNC. On my Windows Vista I have RealVNC installed. When I try to connect using RealVNC I get an error saying can't connect. I have opened all the ports I need on my 2WIRE router. I want to control my Linux on my Windows. When I use the Terminal it says it can't install VCN-Server. I believe I need that program in order to connect from my Windows to my Linux. I can't for some reason. I want to know how I can.
 
Old 06-01-2009, 11:26 PM   #14
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Do you have vino installed (as per the 2nd link I gave you)?
 
Old 06-01-2009, 11:31 PM   #15
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I believe so. I have a Remote Desktop program that I am guessing is it.
 
  


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