Anything involving something running on one computer and interacting with resources of another computer (e.g. display).
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Remotely turning on computer?
Hi this is my first question so if this has been answered elsewhere please direct me to that. I need a simple way to turn on my dell optiplex remotely, and shut it off. Its running ubuntu 13.04. How ...
0
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2answers
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Remotely control Ubuntu server from Ubuntu laptop over my phones wifi hotspot?
I need to be able to control my home Ubuntu server while im at work using my Ubuntu laptop over my phone's wifi hotspot. Speed isn't an issue, it's the same as my home DSL. Ive been using Chrome ...
0
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1answer
39 views
Run script on remote machine via telnet (not SSH)
I need to somehow run a script which resides on a remote machine running Ubuntu.
SSH or any other connection type that requires complex encryption is not possible.
The client that will connect to the ...
0
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1answer
58 views
Remote uploading to Ubuntu One?
According to Wikipedia, remote uploading to Ubuntu One is possible. But I can't find any way to do that in the user interface.
I want to upload files from a remote file server on the Internet (not ...
0
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0answers
19 views
Connect to remote drive (University computer)
To connect to my university drive, the instructions on their website say:
Open a terminal
Type the following, to mount your P: drive to /mnt:
mount -t cifs -o ...
0
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1answer
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Install netbeans from a local computer to a remote workstation
I've downloaded the netbans.sh file from its official website and I'd like to install it to some workstations without having to copy it in any of those workstations.
Can I remotely ssh connect and ...
0
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1answer
47 views
Permission denied viewing content of remote network share
I'm trying to mount a remote network share, but have trouble viewing the content.
It is showing up in my mounted devices but when I attempt to open it, I get
This location could not be displayed. You ...
0
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1answer
22 views
How to disable update notification for all users?
This is a partial case of the more general question "Don't bother non-admin users with admin questions":
I have several non-admin users on a computer and I want to disable software updates for all of ...
0
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2answers
28 views
Run a remote firefox session locally
I'm trying to run a remote firefox session on my vps, to try to download some large files to the server.
I've installed firefox from the apt repo remotely, and I also have firefox installed on my ...
10
votes
5answers
380 views
How can I use my phone or tablet as mousepad?
I just set up my Ubuntu desktop to use our living room TV as a monitor, and I would like to be able to use either my iPhone or Nexus 7 tablet as a mousepad/keyboard for controlling it from the couch. ...
1
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2answers
50 views
Need a simple, foolproof remote admin for Ubuntu Server
I'm running an Ubuntu server 12.10 box and need a foolproof remote admin for my wife/kids who have even less experience of linux than I.
The box only runs as file server and our LAN Minecraft server. ...
2
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0answers
61 views
Use resources of high end servers to run lubuntu in low end hardware
In our home there is one high end computer with lots of RAM and other low end old computer running lubuntu , the lubuntu itself has become slow so we were thinking of making the lubuntu machine a ...
2
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2answers
127 views
SSH into Ubuntu 12.10 from a remote computer
I am trying to login to my Ubuntu 12.10 desktop remotely. I have the SSH server installed and it works fine when I am on the same network as the Ubuntu desktop. However, I am unable to connect ...
1
vote
1answer
65 views
Allowing VNC only for specific MAC Address?
I just want to allow only for a specific MAC Address(es) to have VNC to my Ubuntu 12.10. This would be pretty cool, because I think if I use password authentication + MAC Filter = safe.
I saw I could ...
1
vote
1answer
54 views
how to start firefox or other gui application on windows 7 remotely
I am using ubuntu locally. Also I have another server running windows 7. I want to start firefox or notepad on windows 7 through the bash on ubuntu. And what I want is to let the firefox/notepad ...
2
votes
1answer
85 views
IR Remote button being recognised by ir-keytable but not by irw
I am having a strange problem where one button on my media center remote is not being recognised by irw. I have it setup to receive ir-keytable scans via devinput.
I have had the same environment ...
2
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0answers
105 views
Transmission - settings.json
I'm a totally noob (sorry) - i bought a Raspberry pi...and i have managed to install xbian, samba and bittorrent (transmission).
All the fun showed up when i tried to upgrade the older version from ...
0
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0answers
24 views
TvTime and Kword Remote
I just bought a Kworld Analog TV syntonizer PCI card (one of those cheap ones) and it came with a remote control and a IR reciever.
It actually works pretty well since the volume button changes my ...
0
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0answers
103 views
remote connection from WP8 to ubuntu 12.04
Is it possible to establish something like a remote desktop connection from a Windows Phone 8 based phone to Ubuntu? I just migrated my desktop from Windows 7 to Ubuntu 12.04. So I'm pretty much an ...
2
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0answers
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Ways to share specific desktop window/region via web?
Is there a package distributed through Ubuntu which will let me record either a specific window or region/rectangle of my screen, or a website which can do the same? Specifically I would like:
Free ...
0
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0answers
34 views
Ubuntu workstations cannot access network printer
I have installed ubuntu on my main machine, which is the wireless access point for other computers in my home. The printer works fine from the main machine, but is not accessible from any others. The ...
0
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0answers
14 views
Is there a way to assign keys on a remote to keys on a keyboard?
First thing, this is not related to xbmc or anything like that. I have a Philips Universal Remote that I set up to work with a Sony Vaio ir sensorPhilips Universal Remote that I set up to work with a ...
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0answers
164 views
Remote Desktop / File Transfer PC to PC using Ubuntu 12.04 as Master with DHCP
I'm new here, I need help on this following case as my job requires it.
Master - using this for field work
Brand/Model: Dell N7110
Type: Laptop
Interface: eth0
OS: Ubuntu 12.04
Note: Installed DHCP ...
0
votes
1answer
51 views
remote control a download manager
I am pretty much a newbie, but I have set up an old pc to run Ubuntu as a file and print server in the home. So far everything is working great, but I want to be able to download files to the server, ...
0
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2answers
120 views
Unable to save connection remmina RDP
I have been using windows remote desktop from remmina, what i feel so awkward is I don't see the save password button enabled, I need to frequently use my remote connection, and don't like entering ...
1
vote
1answer
68 views
Accessing Ubuntu Server from a Windows Machine?
I just bought a PowerEdge 1850, it's great and doing exactly what I need it to do but it's loud so I've placed it into my attic. The only trouble is every time I need to make a change or install new ...
1
vote
1answer
111 views
How can I remotely stream videos to my tablet?
I'd like to be able to watch my videos that I keep on my desktop running Ubuntu 12.04.2 on my tablet (Nexus 7) when they're connected to different networks. For example, when I'm at my girlfriend's ...
1
vote
0answers
39 views
Remote Install from Custom ISO
I've googled around looking for an answer to this question, but can't seem to find it anywhere..
I'm doing a setup of quite a few VMs that will be running a customized version of Ubuntu using the ...
1
vote
1answer
117 views
Ubuntu 12.04 VNC Server with Java Client
I'm trying to setup a machine that I can admin remotely using VNC and I'm a tad stuck
The particulars:
These machines are inaccessible after they've been setup and as I
need to set up a lot of ...
1
vote
1answer
88 views
Remote desktop resolution
I'm connecting to a Windows desktop through Remote Desktop Viewer but their desktop is so small that it's to difficult to work with it. Is there way to increase the resolution?
0
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0answers
32 views
Remote Desktop Works for a few seconds then disappears
I am having difficulty getting the remote desktop icon to show up both on my ubuntu machine and on my network from other computers. It shows up for about two seconds and then vanishes. I believe it ...
0
votes
1answer
22 views
How do I get my Ubuntu laptop's display on the ubuntu desktop connected to the network?
My network consists of an ubuntu laptop and an ubuntu desktop connected via a router. Now, I want to work on my laptop and see the output on the desktop screen, through the network. How do I achieve ...
2
votes
0answers
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How can I have the applications listed on an application menu be invoked on a remote system?
I can invoke an application via a command line in a terminal emulator:
$ ssh -X rome xeyes
I can also invoke an application from a GUI application menu on a panel. I can have two GUI application ...
0
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0answers
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Ubuntu 12.10 Remote Desktop On Windows 8
Well i just tried to connect to my brother computer that is working with Windows 8, so I filled up all the Fields and everything went cool.
The problem is When i log out and try to log into his ...
2
votes
0answers
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How to edit files directly on server with GVim when ssh is mounted from Dolphin?
I would like to use GVim to edit external files that are accessed through Dolphin.
I have an external server with files to be modified
I access the server using SSH using Dolphin's built-in module
I ...
0
votes
1answer
319 views
Keyboard not working properly when remoting into Ubuntu 12.10 via tightvnc
I have an interesting problem that I can't seem to fix. I am running into the problem outlined here and there is a solution posted by user ecadman. However, the steps to fix it are:
Alt+F2
...
2
votes
1answer
245 views
How can I mount remote folder on D-Link 320 automatic?
I have a D-link 320 NAS server with my movies and musics on there.
How can I mount it automatic on login?
I´m using Ubuntu 12.04 on Ultrabook Samsung Series 5.
The path for my data is:
...
0
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0answers
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xfce / thunar: mount a remote (ssh) usb disk?
My home server has an external USB drive connected. I prefer to keep it unmounted so I don't have to log in if I want to unplug it (for backup rotation).
But I'd also like to be able to browse it in ...
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vote
1answer
105 views
How to I insert a command into a script located on a remote server?
I want to insert rm $0 in a script (/home/user/config-script) located on remote server with echo "rm $0" >> /home/user/config-script with expect. But fail because expect interprets $0.
...
0
votes
1answer
134 views
Can I pass a keystroke from command line into the gui
I am trying out different options for remote desktop control, and at the moment Slashtop Streamer seems promising due to the speed, and some other things regarding the way it handles multiple screens. ...
1
vote
1answer
177 views
Can i control Ubuntu 12.10 desktop while it is being remotely controlled?
Me and a friend are trying to do a certain activity on my Ubuntu desktop; it is a program on my computer that he and I want to work on remotely. So naturally the remote login feature occurred to me, ...
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vote
1answer
400 views
Xming Alternative for ubuntu
I have a ubuntu machine that can be accessed remotely using putty. I run xming in the windows and Enabled X11 forwarding in putty. So if i start wireshark in the putty, i get the display in my ...
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0answers
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Login user in graphical interface from ssh [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Remote login with graphical display manager (GDM, LightDM)
I have a crazy question - not sure even if possible. I have a box to which I connect with ssh as needed. ...
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3answers
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What are the easy ways to install ubuntu remotely?
GUI (graphical user interface) metod preferred. For example - can the new remote login feature be used for the purpose if the remote person has Ubuntu live cd and know how to boot it?
The built-in ...
9
votes
3answers
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Is there an Android remote app compatible with LibreOffice Impress under Ubuntu?
I have an upcoming presentation I want to make in LibreOffice Impress on my Ubuntu 12.10 laptop. I was wondering if I could get ahold of an Android app which would act like a remote control, allowing ...
1
vote
1answer
349 views
Mount Ubuntu shares remotely with Mac and Windows
First time on here so please be gentle!
I have setup a small school network with a Ubuntu 12.04 Server for use as a fileserver mainly. I have managed to set the server up (all command line based - no ...
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2answers
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Download file directly to a remote machine
Is there any possibility to download a file to some remote machine which has ftp, ssh, nfs access. What I mean is that it doesn't have to go through the machine from which the download is issued.
0
votes
1answer
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How to synchronize a local folder with a remote?
I want to upload a batch of files to my server periodically preserving the originals only in the server, that is:
If I delete the local folder, files are not ereased from the server.
If local files ...
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0answers
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Wii remote set up not working with Clementine on Ubuntu 12.10
I have tried to follow this link to set up a wiimote to work with clementine and control the music, but i have reached an impasse. When i try to run
cmake . -DDISTRO=ubuntu ...
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0answers
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How can I connect to a remote Ubuntu machine using Quantal's new remote login service?
The login screen of Ubuntu 12.10 offers to login to remote machines. I have several machines running Ubuntu. Mostly on Precise.
How can I connect from Quantal to Quantal using this new service?
Is ...
