Replicating a Win2k/Win2k3 Remote Desktop server

Dragonmantank · #1 10th January 2005, 09:52 PM

I have a small Windows 2003 server at home that I want to junk (left over from a network class) and replace with Fedora Core 3. One of the best things about the server now is that it's headless, but still allows me to get into it via Remote Desktop as I have a few programs that are GUI that I like to run all the time (a telnet program and mail, at least).

What I want to do is do the same thing in Fedora Core 3, with the security. I have looked at X11 forwarding, VNC, and freeNX (which seems costly for the server).

Anyone have any links or websites that show Linux with a setup like this? It comes in really handy, especially when you need more an ssh shell.

terr9898 · #2 11th January 2005, 12:17 AM

I have been using FreeNX without side-effets. It is fairly speedy compared to VNC and by the way, the NX server is free. The following is a good guide on NX:-
http://fedoranews.org/contributors/rick_stout/freenx/

Dragonmantank · #3 11th January 2005, 04:12 AM

This is exactly what I wanted, thank you. Image quality (fonts, etc) isn't as great as RD, but once I play around with this, I will definately be dropping my Win2k3 server for this. Thanks again!

Dragonmantank · #4 11th January 2005, 04:22 AM

Just one question (for anyone, really)...does NX actually completely suspend the session where all programs stop completely, or does it just close out the session and let the programs run?