Questions tagged [nx]
NX technology is a computer program that handles remote X Window System connections.
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Add Fake Display when No Monitor is Plugged In
I have an Ubuntu 14.04 server that has no external monitor connected. I use NoMachine to remote control the machine. When I do so, the Unity/Gnome interface doesn't see any monitors connected, so I ...
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Keyboard map is incorrect when using an NX-client
I have a problem with nomachine NX-client in Ubuntu. It seems that the keymapping has a problem. For example, the arrow keys do not work (except for up key which opens printscreen!). I searched online ...
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When machine is headless, user is no longer privileged
The core issue is: ANY gnome session not sitting ontop of a real physical/native display --or shadowing that display (ie. NXserver's shadow mode)-- has faulty privileges. Even when run as root!
Any ...
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Unity under NX?
I've been reading about how the new Compiz-based Unity has issues with virtual box and what not.
Since NX effectively sets up a virtual interface/session, will Unity work within an NX server ...
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X11 forwarding via "ssh -X username@hostname" is slow, but fast using "nxclient"
As mentioned, when I do X11 forwarding using basic ssh -X username@hostname it's quite sluggish. But interestingly, when I use nxclient, it's significantly faster.
I'd rather use ssh instead of ...
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Cannot change input-language (using Alt+Shift) over NX session
I can't seem to change the language over an NX session.
I am using Ubuntu 12.04 and locally I just use Alt+Shift to alter language.
When I connect to a remote server using NX , I can not use this key ...
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Using NX with Unity in 11.10
I'm trying to use nx to login remotely to my desktop. But when I do, because of unity I get the following screen:
It looks like all I can do is access the file browser from here. I tried following ...
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Start LXDE with Lubuntu configuration using command
On my computer I have a neat little Lubuntu installation running. It loads a nice LXDE desktop themed with the nice Lubuntu theme whenever I use lxdm to login. When I use the startlxde command to ...
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session-c3.scope is not a snap cgroup 22.04 virtual desktop (nomachine) [closed]
snap apps in Ubuntu when started in nomachine virtual desktops or x2go give an error, and they don't run. This applies only to confined snaps, which is most of them.
nomachine virtual desktops are ...
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Controlling a remote Linux machine with dual monitors
I have a remote Linux VM that runs Ubuntu 12.04. I currently use NX to connect to the remote machine and work on it in a GUI environment. On my host computer, I have 2 monitors of different sizes (22" ...
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Using NX Server Securely?
Recently, I built a computer running Ubuntu and gave it away to a relative. I'm willing to give them IT support for free, but they live 50 miles away. The Solution? A NX Server. I setup the Node, ...
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How to setup NX server and client?
I installed NX server on my desktop and able to run it successfully following this tutorial:
http://michigantelephone.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/how-to-install-nx-server-and-client-under-ubuntukubuntu-...
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nomachine NX: Text missing on all gtk interface (Unity and Gnome Classic)
[EDIT]
Just in case this could help someone...
I have found a .... new solution?
http://www.nomachine.com/preview/download-package.php?Prod_Id=14
I am guessing that's nomachine's next version of ...
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Use xinput to adjust scroll direction when logged in through nx-server/player
I followed these instructions to configure natural scrolling for my normal ubuntu (11.04) desktop, and they worked just fine:
http://maketecheasier.com/reverse-mouse-scrolling-direction-in-ubuntu/...
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Can I upgrade ubuntu-desktop from 11.04 to 11.10 using NX?
Is it possible to do the upgrade while not being infront of the computer, but rather connecting to it via the internet using NX (from NoMachine) ?
Will the upgrade process include questions/prompts ...
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Launcher not hiding
When I connect using NX (NoMachine's; not FreeNX), the launcher stays there, on top of open windows. I haven't been able to close it at all.
Locally (with full unity instead of unity-2d, that is), it ...
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Keyboard / keymap problems with Xubuntu 12.04 + NX nomachine
I'm running NX client on my Macbook Pro to connect to a Xubuntu 12.04 desktop at work. I have configured NX client to start up a console upon connection. I am able to connect to my remote linux ...
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Keyboard incorrectly mapped when using Open NX
I seem to be having keyboard issues on Ubuntu 11.04. Recently I tried to remote in to my machine using OpenNX (http://opennx.net/) and found that my keyboard incorrectly mapped on the client machine. ...
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Cannot log into Ubuntu Server anymore after installing NVIDIA Graphics Card
I recently installed a NVIDIA Titan Xp (Galactic Empire Edition) in our Dell PowerEdge R730 Server which uses Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS. I installed the drivers following the instructions from https://wiki....
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How to get back to Nomachine version 3 or getting version 4 to work?
I recently upgraded from Lubuntu 12.10 to Lubuntu 14.04.
In doing that, I messed up with my apps and had to install the new version of Nomachine NX CLIENT (version 4).
Sadly, this version is giving ...
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Ensuring .profile gets executed when using nX
The $PATH I have when I run terminal in an nX session is different to that I have when I run terminal after logging on physically.
The former is
/home/agrimm/.rbenv/shims:/home/agrimm/.rbenv/bin:/...
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Upgrading from 12.04 to 12.10 broke display in my NX client
I performed an in-place upgrade from 12.04 to 12.10 by following the system update prompts. When I attempted to log in from an NX client (No Machine), my XFCE session was missing fonts almost ...
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Why isn't the unity launcher shown using nxserver nomachine?
I am using ubuntu 12.04 and recently installed nxserver, nxclient and nxnode on my office machine and laptop. When I am trying to access my office machine from my laptop, I am able to see all the ...
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Use Unity on Console and Unity 2D on FreeNX?
I love freenx and I am having great difficulty trying to get it to work on an 11.10 server. When I try to connect, I immediately get disconnected. I have seen in posts that Unity 3D causes issues with ...
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NX Client (win) fonts not rendering after Ubuntu Upgrade
I've just installed Ubuntu 12.10 and No Machine NX Server (3) etc. I've gone home, and have discovered that the windows nx client (3.5) will not display fonts for graphical applications.
The same ...
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How can I reset NX sessions?
I am running Ubuntu 12.04 and x2goserver. The x2go sessions boot into openbox, which starts a java program as defined in its autostart profile.
Question is, if I make an update to this java ...
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Alternative for NX server?
In past I used to use NX server and client to remotely connect multiple users to one Linux machine. It was a nice gimmick as even though it was the same machine every user had his own desktop ...
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Non-executable (NX) memory warning on an HP Proliant DL380 G5
I am getting the following warning message from a new installation of Ubuntu 10.04 (server version) on an HP Proliant DL380 G5:
Your CPU appears to be lacking expected security protections.
$ /usr/...
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NoMachine script to automatically lock the screensaver when disconnecting not working
NoMachine provides this resource for adding a script to lock the system following a disconnect. However, this doesn't seem to work under any circumstances using any of the methods provided for any ...
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How: windows remotely connects to ubuntu?
How should I use no machine in windows to remotely connect to ubuntu12.04? I got this:
Authentication failed.
Do I need to configure something in Ubuntu machine?
In Ubuntu machine, I chose '...
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freenx sound fw
How can I get sound forwarding from a 12.04 to a 12.04 ubuntu machine ?
I have tried a couple things I found on google, but none worked. There were not targetted towards ubuntu.
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How do I log myself out of a frozen nx-based session?
I have a nx-based session that I want killed. Can I do it via SSH?
In this session, I can't click on anything or use my keyboard. However, the time in the menu bar is still updating.
I can ...
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How can I setup NoMachines on my Linux Vps
We'll, I basically just wanna connect to my Linux Vps via a GUI and I'v done some research on the following and I think NoMachines can get this done, However I'v Installed the Windows Client of ...
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GTK unthemed and ugly over NX
I just installed nx-server on a fresh installation of Ubuntu 11.10.
I've also followed the instructions as in Using NX with Unity in 11.10 to specify the session I want to be loaded.
It works all ...
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what do i have to do to use NX on a different port than 22 (SSH)
I have installed OpenSSH server on my Ubuntu Linux box (10.04). I can SSH to the box properly, no problem. I have to use port 443/TCP. No problem accessing a shell prompt with PuTTY or other SSH ...
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Get rid of unity without login-screen and root
Before close as duplicate please read my constraints:
I have no root
My box is a 12.04. virtual machine in some rack
I login from windows using Nomachine NX, it directly sends me to the desktop, no ...
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How to fix NX server after upgrading to Maverick
I'm using NoMachine NX Free Edition (not FreeNX)
After upgrading Ubuntu from 10.04 to 10.10, applications in remote sessions do not show a window title.
Has anyone experienced a similar issue or ...
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nVidia RTX 2080 driver issue with remote desktop (VNC, NX, etc.)
Description: The screen (especially terminal programs such as Terminal and Terminator) do not refresh properly when using any kind of remote desktop. There is occasionally quite a long lag, for ...
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trying to get nomachine working on ubuntu
I need to connect to my ubuntu machine (15.04) from windows 10 machine.
I've installed nomachine server on ubuntu and i can see that it's running the NX protocol on port 4000 as per the server GUI
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Cannot install QTNX on Ubuntu 13
A freenx server is running on the machine but I cannot install QTNX
root@al2:~/Downloads# sudo apt-get install qtnx
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state ...
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Do I need to install a desktop to run a nomachineNX server?
I've installed a Ubuntu 12.04 cloud guest server. I don't have a desktop. I can open a X window remotely. I'd like to improve the speed by installing nomachineNX server.
The community doc stays ...
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creating a static IP for ubuntu 17.04 server behind router
I have the following ifconfig:-
enp0s31f6: flags=4163<UP,BROADCAST,RUNNING,MULTICAST> mtu 1500
inet 10.21.0.11 netmask 255.255.240.0 broadcast 10.21.15.255
inet6 rr50::9r16:...
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Xmodmap problem blocks connection via x2go
I have a remote server with x2go, in the remote .profile I call xmodmap. The call of xmodmap throws a warning: xmodmap: unable to open display ''
This was until the upgrade to ubuntu 16.04.1 no ...
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16.04 on EC2 with nomachine server, screen res stuck at 800 x 600
I have 16.04 running on Amazon EC2 as a experiment for a remote desktop host. I'm connecting to it via the proprietary nomachine (NX) server. The connection is good but I only have 800x600 display ...
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How do I get sound back after connecting with x2go without rebooting?
When I connect remotely over NX using x2go, for some reason, I get a pop-up on the server asking if I want to permanently forget the sound devices that have just been removed:
The devices are not ...
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NX session window icon shrinks and is non-responsive, but remote session still active
This is a tough problem to summarise in one line! Steps to re-produce:
From Ubuntu Unity desktop (I've experienced this is 11.10 and 12.04), start an NX session with a remote server
[do something in ...
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