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A remote desktop allows one to perform remote computing using graphical applications which run on the server, but are viewed from a client. Although the precise features differ per implementation the common advantages include | A remote desktop allows one to perform remote computing using graphical applications which run on the server, but are viewed from a client. Although the precise features differ per implementation the common advantages include | ||
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Remote desktop is used by in many market segments, from home user to enterprise. | Remote desktop is used by in many market segments, from home user to enterprise. | ||
- | In our use-case the client will be | + | In our use-case the client will be Nokia N900 (may also work with previous hardware/software). Currently, on Maemo, remote desktop software requires using a stylus. |
The available options for Nokia N900/Maemo 5 are as follow | The available options for Nokia N900/Maemo 5 are as follow | ||
== VNC == | == VNC == | ||
- | VNC (Virtual | + | VNC (Virtual Private Networking) is a cross-platform protocol traditionally used for remote desktop over LANs and other low-latency, high-bandwidth networks. In order to use it over consumer-grade broadband or GPRS workarounds are necessary. |
* [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=30976 Howto to get VNC working over SSH tunnel.] | * [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=30976 Howto to get VNC working over SSH tunnel.] | ||
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== RDP == | == RDP == | ||
- | rdesktop-cli | + | rdesktop-cli is working on the N900. See this thread for details: http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=33770. |
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You will need to have installed an ssh client on your N900 to do this. | You will need to have installed an ssh client on your N900 to do this. | ||
- | The below assumes you are connecting to a Linux PC called 'host', with a user account 'user' | + | The below assumes you are connecting to a Linux PC called 'host', with a user account 'user'. |
Open an xterminal on your N900 and type: | Open an xterminal on your N900 and type: | ||
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'''user@host:~$''' | '''user@host:~$''' | ||
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[[Category:Fremantle]] | [[Category:Fremantle]] | ||
[[Category:Power users]] | [[Category:Power users]] | ||
[[Category:Software]] | [[Category:Software]] |
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