(ignore the top-post, I too am too tired tonite :() Ok basically im more of an intermediate when it comes to linux. I don't mind a bit of command-line work though I am usually just following FAQ's/HOWTO's when doing so, and learning from such experiences.
Im really hoping I could get a fully-working VNC into this server, as its how I R-admin my other linux server (a suse box) and it means I get to user linux more whilst still running my windows os (keeps he missus happy, she don't like linux, and the littl'un loves his games lol). So its not a necessity, as I have webmin installed and working fine so I can do most of what I need to do from there (install apps/configure apache/samba, so on and so forth) So its more convenience. Client machine is a winxp pro box, using tightvnc's own windows app. And I think that's about it really. Im just puzzled as it worked straight out of the box with suse, but it isn't with mandrake (a bit off-putting in my eyes, as my suse disks are eying me up atm lol) but im after trying out a different distro to see how stable it is for server applications. Anyhow, TIA to any more replies and thanks for the help so far :) ive at least got my vnc proggie to connect, now I just got to figure out why I cant hit a login screen. Stats of server - Amd t/bird 1.3ghz 128mb ram (ouch I know, but it runs!!) 30gb hdd g-force MX-2 AGP VGA Mandrake 10.1 (downloadable DVD version, not "pro" version) tightvnc-server-1.2.9-4mdk.i586.rpm KDE3 point something (did updates this morning, cant remember which point something it is, but it works locally fine) Ask if you need anything more info wise :) Stephen PS Again, sorry for top-post ----------------------------------------------- Sent by freemail.servebeer.com Signup for your free 100mb Mail account today! Full pop3/smtp accounts available!! ----------------------------------------------- -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mikkel L. Ellertson Sent: 18 March 2005 01:03 To: newbie@linux-mandrake.com Subject: Re: [newbie] VNC for Mandrake? Greg Meyer wrote: > On Thursday 17 March 2005 07:03 pm, Stephen Furlong wrote: > >>Right, step one done :) >> >> >>>rpm -ivh tightvnc-server-1.2.9-4mdk.i586.rpm >> >>Preparing... >>################################################## >>tightvnc-server >>################################################## >> >>(ignore line breaks) >> >>So how do I configure the server now? >> >>Had a quick look on tightvnc's webpage, and the suggested vncserver command >>pulls up a "sh: line 1: vncserver: command not found" error > > > Well, line 1 of the vncserver startup script says #!/usr/bin/perl, so I would > guess that perl is not installed. 'urpmi perl' > > Also, you have a choice to run vncserver as a service, or as a user. > > Run it as a service, so it automatically starts on reboot and is always > available, by editing /etc/sysconfig/vncserver and then doing 'service vnc > start' > > The other option is to just run it as user and this is nice if you don't want > it running all the time by just typing vncserver as a user. > > It will use the default desktop or the desktop specified in ~/.desktop, which > is what I do because I run flux in my vnc sessions, but KDE as a local user. > > I should also add that if you do not have a window manager installed, you are going to have problems when starting VNC. I am not thinking real well today - I should have asked you what you are trying to do, instead of just helping you do what you are asking. (This is the newbie list, after all...) Do you want to be able to administer this machine remotely, run programs on this machine controlled/displayed on a remote machine, or what? Also, what OS will the other machine be running? Are you comfortable doing things from the command line on the server? Or do you want the GUI interface? As with most things in Linux, there is more then one way to do the same thing, and the best option for you may not be the one you think it is... Mikkel -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with Ketchup!
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