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Is it possible to setup a Ubuntu server desktop environment with a user and share this environment (both remote control and ftp of some sort) with multiple computers (especially Microsoft Windows 7/8).

For example a project group where everyone in the group can interact with the environment from their own computer somewhere else in the world and show the others the presentation, a file or a image. Code together or play games.

If something like this already exist I'd love a redirect to a guide.

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  • Are you looking for a shared remote desktop or do you want separate desktops for every session ?
    – stalet
    Mar 5, 2015 at 10:51
  • I'm looking for a shared remote desktop.
    – OskyEdz
    Mar 7, 2015 at 9:47

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Server

If you want to have one desktop to share between all users try vino.

To install:

sudo apt-get install vino

To configure the vino software use:

vino-preferences

Inside vino-preferences you enable

  • Sharing -> Allow users to view your desktop
  • Allow other users to control your desktop

You should also enable some sort of security, for example the:

  • Require the user to enter this password *****

You might also want to see: How do I enable Remote Desktop connection on Xubuntu 11.10?

Ubuntu Client

On the client machine you also need software to connect to your vino vnc server. Remmina desktop is a good choice as it also gives you the possibility to create ssh tunnels automatically.

To install:

 sudo apt-get install remmina

To start: Press WIN + a and select 'Remmina Remote Desktop Client'

Inside Remmina click the pluss icon to create a new connection. Once opened, eneter your server name and credentials (if you chose password , leav the username empty). Select Color depth : High color (16 bit) and Quality : Good.

Click Connect.

(These options are the ones that have worked OK for me - you might want to experiment with them)

If you need to create a SSH tunnel as well - open the SSH tab.

Windows Client

To connect to your vino server from windows - you have a lot of options. Try for example real VNC:

http://www.realvnc.com/download/viewer/

Good luck :)

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  • Thank you! I'll get to it later and report back in the weekend.
    – OskyEdz
    Mar 9, 2015 at 8:01

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