VNC on Kubuntu

[Janning]

Hi,

I'm running the latest gold release Kubuntu 14.10 with KDE plasma 4. something. I want to remote desktop into my Kubuntu from my windows box. I've tried RealVNC, tightvnc server, and can not get any to work.
Can someone give me detailed instructions to get any remote desktop or VNC to work?
Thanks James.

[Janning]

I've tried all of the below, same results , the client won't refresh. Mouse works but the client shows an old screen and flickers.

ReanVNC
TightVNC
x11VNC
kfrd

I have installed xrdp but have not been able to connect to it. On the client (windows) side I've tried RealVNC and tightVNC

Any suggestions?
Thanks AJ

[ajc00]

I used to use the inbuilt kfrb but currently I'm using x11vnc running via xinetd.

I use this for oncall purposes connecting remotely to work (Yes over VPN before anyone says vnc is unsecure)

Try this guide it explains the setup really well:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=363236


Regards

Adam
http://www.arola.co.uk

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[kiraitachi]

Hi mate, this is a quick setup that I use to connect to my raspberry PI:

Install and Configure Tight VNC Server

1. Launch Terminal
2. Type: sudo apt-get update
3. Type: sudo apt-get install tightvncserver
4. Say YES to continue
5. Type: vncserver :1
6. Set the VNC password
7. Say NO to view-only password
8. Now you can connect to your machine with VNC and port :1.
Example 192.168.1.44:1

No need to say that you will have to run each time you want to connect to your computer the service:

sudo service tightvncserver start.

[Janning]

Hi, If you read above, I have tried TightVNC server ...and: RealVNC, x11VNC and kfrd
All do the same thing....flickering screen on the client

[kiraitachi]

Hi, If you read above, I have tried TightVNC server ...and: RealVNC, x11VNC and kfrd
All do the same thing....flickering screen on the client

I have read your post when I posted my answer...What I try to say is that maybe your procedure is wrong during the installation. Try:

sudo apt-get purge tightvncserver
sudo apt-get --purge autoremove
sudo apt-get install tightvncserver.

After that try my procedure. If still doesnt work then maybe something wrong with graphics or network.

[Janning]

Ah, OK, I will try this. Now I assume if I want to use port 5934 I substitute 5934 in all the places you have "!" above?
Thanks AJ

[kiraitachi]

With tightvncserver when you open a vnc connection it will be on port 1 by default. So you should substitute 1 in all places you want 5934. Any how might be a way to change that port by default. Check the configs file maybe.

[otisklt]

x2go is a nice alternative but a little more to setup.

Check your firewall config for the ports being used.

[ajc00]

Just a thought regarding your screen flickering. What network are you using to connect? Is it a dedicated LAN or over ssh or over wifi etc?


Thanks

Adam
http://www.arola.co.uk
http://forum.arola.co.uk

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