Re: [LUG] Linux Desktop on my Mac or PC

[Paul Weaver <P.J.Weaver@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Saturday 05 October 2002 1:01 am, Richy.fennell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Hi all
> I have a quick question
> I am intersted to find out if i can view my linux desktop (Gnome, RedHat
> 7.3) on my desktop machines 1 mac and 1 PC (Win98)
>
> I have heard its possible cause im look at some sun Kit and it doesnt come
> with monitors, i just run an X server on my PC or something

Yes, MicroX is one I believe. Not sure about any free or Free ones though.

> Anyone had any experience with this, Easy to setup etc etc

Had an X server on a 98 connected to a linux box. You're big problem will be 
setting up the sun's without a monitor. 

> Also bandwidth is an issue, I would like to be able to VPN in through my
> 512DSL and view my linux desktop??

Should be ok. Theres a zlib compressed version of VNC arround I think which 
can work over modems. 

> Sounds a bit to good to be true????
>
> Richy


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