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I want to remotely control another desktop (both are Ubuntu 12.04). What is the best way to do this? Is it possible to use Remmina (I am using it for Ubuntu -> Win7)?

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First, you need to allow the compter you want to remotely control to be controlled. Launch Remote Control Preferences, and allow Ubuntu to be remotely controlled. You can also set a password if you want. You can now control that computer remotely from another Ubuntu computer. Make sure to choose the VNC protocol when connecting to the computer. If you would like to control Windows 7 from Ubuntu, you need to choose the RDP protocol (You will need to have remote control allowed on the Windows 7 computer).

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Thanks, it works. Problem was RDP instead of VNC – Phil Jun 24 '12 at 18:51
@phil - if you are happy with the answer, please click the tick button next to the answer to close the thread. Thank-you. – fossfreedom♦ Jun 24 '12 at 19:43
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How do I launch "Remote Control Preferences"? Thanks. – kilaka Sep 15 '12 at 7:13
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I have been using Remmina, and I'm very happy with it. Remmina is able to display and control a remote desktop session. If you don't have it installed you can do so fro USC

Ubuntu remote desktop access is based on technology called (VNC)

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Remmina is really awesome if you are controlling more than one computer at the same time. – Capt.Nemo Sep 19 '12 at 21:20
@Mitch , Is it possible to control a Ubuntu 12.04 machine using Remmina with VNC, which on different network? If so how? – tuxtu Mar 28 at 18:00

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