Scott Silva wrote:
on 12/7/2007 5:26 AM Robert Moskowitz spake the following:
Nicolas Thierry-Mieg wrote:
Robert Moskowitz wrote:
When I run system-config-services, it shows vncserver set to start
at boot.
in /etc/inittab I have init 3
vncserver does not start at boot.
coming in late, but for next time: system-config-services shows just
one runlevel by default, probably 5, you have to select "runlevel
all" (or just runlevel 3) in the "Edit runlevel" menu
oh.
Well the box is now running head/kybd/mouseless, at init 3, and I am
in looking at a gnome desktop.
I can make notes from all the other responses, get on with work at
hand and later go back to get a 'better' remote console tool. But one
advantage of vnc is how fast I configured it; on an install, I can be
hooked to a head/kybd/mouse, quickly get vnc working, move the
system, then work on whatever else is needed (including installing a
better remote console tool).
Vnc is fine for local net admin. You are just advised to not allow its
use over unsecured links like the internet without point-to-point
encryption like an ssh tunnel or vpn. But you really should take some
time to learn ssh/commandline tools for those times you have no other
access.
Some configuration tasks can only be done that way, because the GUI
tools are only so sophisticated. They are great for a quick fix, but
there will always be something they can't do.
I have been using SSH pretty much since the gang over in Finland wrote
it. I first met Tatu Ylonen when I was running the IPsec interop workshops.
But here I have a different goal. I am working on remote graphic apps.
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