Remote desktop

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* [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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[http://maemo.org/downloads/product/Maemo5/vncviewer/ VNC Viewer for Maemo5] is available at extras-testing. It seems to work fine on the N900.
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[http://maemo.org/downloads/product/Maemo5/vncviewer/ VNC Viewer for Maemo5] is available in Fremantle/[[Extras]].
== RDP ==
== RDP ==
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== NX ==
== NX ==
''Fixme'' qtnx?
''Fixme'' qtnx?
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== x2go ==
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A fork of NX. [http://x2go.obviously-nice.de/index.php?id=7 x2go Maemo client for Diablo]
== X11 ==
== X11 ==

Revision as of 17:26, 7 November 2009

Contents

Introduction

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

  • Saving CPU/RAM/network resources on client
  • Roaming
    • 24/7 availability
    • Session management, such as detaching/(re)attaching or 'shadowing' of session
    • Client agnostic, allowing client to be turned off
  • Remote assistance
  • Running non-native software

Remote desktop is used by in many market segments, from home user to enterprise.

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

VNC

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.

VNC Viewer for Maemo5 is available in Fremantle/Extras.

RDP

Fixme xrdp?

NX

Fixme qtnx?

x2go

A fork of NX. x2go Maemo client for Diablo

X11

Fixme SSH X11 forwarding?