Once selected the following window will appear: Within the control center window scroll down to the Internet and Network category and click on Remote Desktop. To access this dialog, open the Control Center by clicking on the power button in the top right hand corner of the screen and select System Settings from the resulting menu.

These settings are configured in the Remote Desktop Preferences dialog. The first step in setting up remote desktop access is to activate it and define some basic security settings. Although both approaches will be covered, the secure method is strongly recommended when accessing remote desktops over an internet or other insecure connection. It is important to note that there are both secure and insecure ways to access a remote desktop. The Ubuntu remote desktop functionality is based on technology called Virtual Network Computing (VNC) and in this chapter we will cover the key aspects of configuring and using remote desktops with Ubuntu 11.04. Secondly, in addition to providing access to your primary desktop (the one you see when you switch on your monitor every morning) it also enables you to create multiple desktops and connect to them remotely. Desktop viewer apps are now available for smartphone and tablets such as the iPad providing the added convenience of remote access to your Ubuntu system from mobile devices. It is also useful in situations where a co-worker or IT support technician needs access to your desktop to resolve a problem.

This is useful if you need to work on your computer when you are away from your desk, for example while traveling. Firstly it enables you or another person to view and interact with your Ubuntu Unity desktop environment from another computer system either on the same network or over the internet. This provides two extremely useful features. Ubuntu 11.04 includes remote desktop access capabilities. Ubuntu 20.04 Essentials Print and eBook (ePub/PDF/Kindle) edition contains 36 chapters and over 310 pages Purchase the fully updated Ubuntu 20.04 Essentials book in eBook ($9.99) or Print ($36.99) format You are reading a sample chapter from the Ubuntu 11.04 Essentials book.

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