To achieve a accessible desktop environment that can be remotely accessed and run simultaneously with the local desktop environment, you can follow these steps:
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Install X2Go Server on the Local Machine
X2Go is an open-source, NX-compatible remote desktop solution based on the X Window System. It provides a secure and efficient way to access remote Linux desktops.
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install x2goserver x2go -
Install X2Go Client on the Remote Machine
The X2Go client allows you to connect to the X2Go server and access the remote desktop.
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install x2goclient -
Configure X2Go Server
You need to create a session on the server side for the client to connect.
sudo nano /etc/x2go/xsessionAdd the following lines to start the desktop environment:
#!/bin/bash startxfce4Save and close the file.
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Configure X2Go Client
On the client side, you need to create a new session and configure it to connect to the server.
x2gocli sessmgr create "My Session" x2gocli sessopt "My Session" set name "My Session" x2gocli sessopt "My Session" set type xfce4 x2gocli sessopt "My Session" set bpp 32 x2gocli sessopt "My Session" set colordepth 24 x2gocli sessopt "My Session" set server-tcp port 10022 x2gocli sessopt "My Session" set server-tcp compression yes x2gocli sessopt "My Session" set server-tcp encryption yes x2gocli sessopt "My Session" set server-tcp ssh-user your_username x2gocli sessopt "My Session" set server-tcp ssh-pass your_password x2gocli sessopt "My Session" set server-tcp ssh-key-file /path/to/your_ssh_keyReplace
your_username,your_password, and/path/to/your_ssh_keywith your actual username, password, and SSH key path. -
Connect to the X2Go Server
Now, you can connect to the server using the X2Go client:
x2gocli -s your_server_ip -m "My Session" -r 1280x720 -b 24Replace
your_server_ipwith the IP address of your local machine.
With these steps, you should be able to access a remote desktop environment that runs simultaneously with the local desktop environment.
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