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Roland Tarver wrote:
I managed to get VNC over SSH working quite well. I configured it so it connects via my server (so I can connect to my mum & step dad's laptop even if I'm away from home without having to setup port forwarding on their router). I'll get some instructions written up over the next couple of days and post it to the list (or wiki).Good luck. As far as I know Mint isn't that much different to Ubuntu and Debian (since well it's based on Ubuntu which is based on Debian). Might be worth keeping a copy handy though if he does go for it just in case he phones you with problems. I've found from experience it's handy to have a copy of the distro either installed or available on a Live CD (or even an ISO image kicking around to boot in VirtualBox) as then you can try and replicate the issue yourself or see pretty much what options they have (this helped the other day when my step-dad had some problems on his new laptop and I was able to tell him exactly what to click without having to remember). RobHmmm! Ok yes - all of that sounds very sensible. I am afraid I have yet to learn much (anything) about virtual box. I have kept the ISO image on my hard disk so I will burn another copy, as you suggest. In addition to your suggestions, I guess I could also use some form of VPN and SSH stuff to admin his computer remotely - should he get into trouble. Again - both subjects I know a little about (yet! ;-)) hehe!. thanks again Best wishes Roly
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