Ubuntu Installation :: Remote Desktop Access Not Working

Oct 28, 2010

I have just installed linux 10.10, I want to use vnc on my another computer to access my desktop using remote access. When I navigate to Remote esktop Preferences. Your desktop is only reachable over the local network. Others can access your computer using the address localhost, no ip address. this is not working.

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What I know: 1.I was going to use the 'Remote Desktop' VNC connection under System->Preferences. However, if I understand this correctly, this only secures my computer (i.e. Locks the front door of my desktop) and the data streamed between them is not encrypted.[URL]..

2.Then I need to set up my router to accept the connection from my laptop.

3.Then I will need to use SSH to secure the info sent between them. This is the bit I don't really have a good grip on.

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%systemroot%system32cmd.exe
del eq&e

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