Remote Desktop Connection
Hi. Id like to asj you guys if you used any remote desktops with freebsd? Which client/server would you recommend, and why? Witch wich desktop env have you been using it? Cheers, GregZX ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
RE: Remote Desktop Connection
Thanks for a huge reply! It was really usefull ;] Cheers, gregZX -Original Message- From: Andrea Venturoli [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 2:16 PM To: Grzegorz Pluta Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Remote Desktop Connection Grzegorz Pluta wrote: > Hi. > Id like to asj you guys if you used any remote desktops with freebsd? Which > client/server would you recommend, and why? Witch wich desktop env have you > been using it? There are really countless possibilities, depends on what you are looking for. I've been using rdesktop to connect to Windows 2000 server/XP/2003 machines. Works really fine. KDE has a frontend for it called krdc. What WM you use should not matter much in any case, since you'll get a window with the whole remote "screen" in it. I've used VNC in the past to connect to older Windows machines, but it's a lot slower. Again kdrc can be used as a frontend to it, and again WM should not matter. Be aware that what you are doing will display on the remote machine's physical screen (can be good, can be bad). It's also possible to run a VNC server on UNIX/Linux/FreeBSD/..., but I never tested this. I prefer to user ssh with X11 forwarding for that; works like a charm when on a local network. Fine, but obviously slower when used remotely. Every single application will have its windows on your screen, mixed with local applications, to the point you can hardly tell the difference. I sometimes used to log to a Digital Alpha box using XDM. Quite slow at the time (pre ADSL) and no encryption (i.e. very poor security); I din't manage that box, so I didn't investigate wether that could be solved. KDE has KDM, Gnome has GDM, which are all (compatible, I believe) alternatives to XDM. They could in some rare cases be an alternative to using a remote shell with direct X11 connections. IIRC KDE has some sort of remote desktop server built in, but I never checked this out. I guess there are other ways too... bye av. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
RE: Remote Desktop Connection
Thanks for all the replies guys! It was really helpful Cheers, Greg Kevin Kinsey wrote: > Grzegorz Pluta wrote: >> Hi. >> Id like to asj you guys if you used any remote desktops with freebsd? >> Which >> client/server would you recommend, and why? Witch wich desktop env >> have you >> been using it? > > I use Xorg & XFCE4 on my FreeBSD desktop(s). For remote desktop > connections: > > FreeBSD -> FreeBSD: ssh with X11 forwarding (-X or -Y options, see > manpage). > > FreeBSD -> Windows: rdesktop (/usr/ports/net/rdesktop). Works > beautifully for work. Can't recall which, but some games don't seem to > like it. > > Windows -> FreeBSD: freeXer and PuTTY with X11 forwarding enabled. Kind > of interesting to have my FreeBSD desktop apps on my wife's lappy at the > breakfast table ;-). With this setup, Windows actually is the "window > manager" --- kinda disconcerting at first glance :-D > > Kevin Kinsey Overall, as many have suggest on the list there are a number of caveats to using different means of connecting. Here's a short rundown with all of my comments: rdesktop and krdc (KDE rdesktop) work for connecting to Windows NT 5.0+ servers. Don't have a Windows server that meets that spec? Probably won't need rdesktop/krdc then.. Don't install krdc unless you also want to install KDE. X11 forwarding through ssh is great when you're connections between you and the remote machine are relatively fast (fast up on the server, fast down on the client). Compression with ssh (-C flag--not available on all ssh or ssh2 implementations) is a good idea when using this to connect remotely because there's a lot of data that gets piped through an X11 connection. VNC is better for keeping remote sessions active after disconnecting from the machine. There are many VNC servers software titles, but you will either probably look into tightvnc (creates a new X session per instance), or x11vnc (connects to an existing X session on your machine). Quality, speed and latency are an issue here as VNC is sort of bad at caching tiles on the desktop. Using a lightweight wm or desktop is a wise idea though without a desktop picture and sticking to X11 only widgets (xclock, xterm, etc) is a good idea as the redraw is better than gtk or qt apps or other programs (firefox, thunderbird). Try to wrap the connection using portforwarding via SSH if you're logged in from a large LAN or over a WAN because everything sent with tightvnc is cleartext, so passwords, credit card numbers, etc can be sniffed by a knowledgeable individual. I'm still amazed that nomachinex hasn't been ported to FreeBSD, but it's a complete binary release of a 'hacked' X11 system, so the devs at the nomachine group probably haven't gotten around to porting it yet. Cheers, - -Garrett -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v2.0.1 (FreeBSD) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFFt3mHEnKyINQw/HARAr1VAJ47ezl8/9q419n4+yccB3zkpx7HRgCfbOub FqdQscYz6GQlSH3EJKcO67U= =qIhM -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
RE: BBC debate "Battle of the operating systems"
People from the media doesnt know that FreeBSD Unix exists. All they talk about is windows and linux not really knowing the difference... Its all stimulated by the apereance of windows vista. People feel like discussing about it. Everyone knows that windows is ble and linux is cool, that Bill getes is st00pid and Linus is smart. Such public discussions wont bring anything new apart from dyletant discussions in media. Professionals will always kknow about FreeBSD and that's what matters, no? Cheers, greg > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-freebsd- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robin Becker > Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 2:27 PM > To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org > Subject: BBC debate "Battle of the operating systems" > > The BBC is to host a debate on multiple OSes. > > http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6288119.stm > > They want one individual to represent each OS. Apparently they only want > Vista, > OS X and Linux, but I don't see why we can't press for FreeBSD. > -- > Robin Becker ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
RE: where are packeges after "pkg_add -r zzz" stored
Try pkg_add -K zzz It will store all packages in pkgdir if it is defined or in current dir as a default (quota from man pkg_add ;] ) Hope I helped, GregZX > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-freebsd- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Amer H. Alhabsi > Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 5:19 AM > To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org > Subject: where are packeges after "pkg_add -r zzz" stored > > Hi, > > I have a slow Internet connection at home and a fast one in the office. > I want to download a package and ALL dependencies from office PC then > take them and install them at home. My question is where are the > packages stored after being downloaded with pkg_add -r zzz. > > Thanks, > > Amer, > > ___ > freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions > To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-questions- > [EMAIL PROTECTED]" ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
RE: Routed and netmask...
If eee.eee.eee.0/26 is a separate network (wich i guess it is) there needs to be a routing device there too. How can a packet find its way to the internet? The router sees only eee.eee.eee.o network on its port (not mentioning the iii.iii.iii.0 network from wich the packet travels) It is also possible that im missing something. Your network visualization is kinda weird... The top interface address is wrong. It cant be eee.eee.eee.11 with /26 mask. The lowest address with this mask is 193. What actually is this eee network? How did you connect your eee network to the internet? For me it makes little sense... Sorry if im wrong. Please explain more! Cheers, greg > Hi, > > I'm using "FreeBSD 6.2 Stable" with routed to connect > networks(gateway) > > >THE INTERNET > | > | > > | eee.eee.eee.0/26 | > > | > | >eee.eee.eee.11/26 >ROUTER >iii.iii.iii.1 > | > | > > | iii.iii.iii.0/24 | "My Network" > > > > The problem... > > The system is routing, but only to iii.iii.iii.0/26 . > > Look... my rc.conf > > ifconfig_em0="inet iii.iii.iii.1 netmask 255.255.255.0" > ifconfig_sk0="inet eee.eee.eee.11 netmask 255.255.255.192" > > defaultrouter="eee.eee.eee.1" > router_enable="YES" > router_flags="-s" > gateway_enable="YES" > router="/sbin/routed" ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
RE: Routed and netmask...
> The top interface address is wrong. It cant be eee.eee.eee.11 with /26 > mask. > The lowest address with this mask is 193. Ops... I'm wrong here ofcourse... The address is correct ;] ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
RE: unqualified host name
Diable sendmail. Add sendmail_enable="none" line In /etc/rc.conf Cheers, > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-freebsd- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of RawDevelopment > Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 11:06 PM > To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org > Subject: unqualified host name > > Hi there :-) > I just installed FreeBSD 6.2 and during the setup process I setup my > network card. Now I did this twice, first time when setting up my card I > gave the hostname 'mylan' thinking I could put almost anything in there - > now when the machine booted just after starting sshd I get > > My unqualified host name (mylan) unknown; sleeping for retry. > > and this would make the system wait for about 2-3 minutes as it tried to > more times. > > So I reinstalled and this time set the hostname to localhost same > thing happens.. > > not sure what is should be to get rid of this error. > > Thanks > Nick > ___ > freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions > To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-questions- > [EMAIL PROTECTED]" ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
Apache 1.3.x bandwich limiter
Hello! Id like to limit my both incoming and outgoing bandwich to/from my apache 1.3.x server... I know there are modules that can do the trick, but could you possibly reccomend me any good ones? thanks in advance, Greg ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
RE: Apache 1.3.x bandwich limiter
BANDWIDTH is what I ment ofcourse ;] sorry for the mistake. cheers, > -Original Message- > From: Grzegorz Pluta [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 1:27 PM > To: 'freebsd-questions@freebsd.org' > Subject: Apache 1.3.x bandwich limiter > > Hello! > Id like to limit my both incoming and outgoing bandwich > to/from my apache 1.3.x server... I know there are modules > that can do the trick, but could you possibly reccomend me > any good ones? > > thanks in advance, > Greg ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"