remote desktop to ubuntu

shred_head · #1 (**permalink**) 06-24-2009, 02:22 AM

anybody manage to pull this off? not having much luck

shred_head · #2 (**permalink**) 06-24-2009, 11:19 AM

i have Remote Desktop, turn on and set up on the ubuntu box,
and on my TP i go to Remote Desktop, and just try typing in the external ip of my home network, and click connect.....

doesn't go,

i have ports 3389 forwarded to the ubuntu, as well as 5900, for both tcp and udp...

i can't connect,
do i have to fill in the domain field on my TP RD, or can i leave it blank..

nikkobenson · #3 (**permalink**) 06-24-2009, 11:22 AM

I haven't used Ubuntu in a while, but don't they use VNC as opposed to Microsoft's RDC? If that's the case (and I'm sure it is) then you should be using one of the WM compatible VNC viewers.

shred_head · #4 (**permalink**) 06-24-2009, 11:54 AM

any links for a decent vnc program/cab that works on my TP?

shred_head · #5 (**permalink**) 06-24-2009, 12:46 PM

or at least if someone can tell me how to fill out the fields using Remote Desktop Mobile, i did set up a free domain at that dyn... site, so what do i put in the Computer, User,Pass, Domain fields? i've tried every combo i can think of...

basilray · #6 (**permalink**) 06-24-2009, 02:52 PM

Also,

You will want to make sure you are putting the port in the ip address. Example:
http://192.168.1.101:3200

At least this has been my experience with RDP and VNC on a computer to computer basis.

shred_head · #7 (**permalink**) 06-24-2009, 03:37 PM

but what exact settings would i use for RD on my TP to connect to ubuntu

basilray · #8 (**permalink**) 06-24-2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shred_head

but what exact settings would i use for RD on my TP to connect to ubuntu

In terms of setting it up on your PC...try the Ubuntu forums. You'll probably get much better answers there.

Then it's just a matter of basic VNC or RDP on your TP which is easy enough.

pyro254750 · #9 (**permalink**) 06-24-2009, 07:44 PM

im no expert, but i dont think remote desktop will work with linux. Remote desktop is setup to use the windows protocol. As stated above, youll want to obtain a veiwer to use the linux protocol. get on the ubunutu forums and youll find what you need to know to get it setup right.

bonginc · #10 (**permalink**) 06-24-2009, 08:37 PM

It does in fact work. I use it all the time with my gentoo server. Ill see if i can dig up my config files later and help you out I just use 192.168.0.1:1 if your computer is setup right. Try this link here https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VNC