I have a virtual private server running ubuntu, and I'm just curious (and expecting a solid "no" answer) if it's possible to install a desktop environment and remotely log into it. My only access right now is via shell.
I know, total noob question.
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Yeah, you can. You'll need to install gdm or kde and then tunnel X over SSH. ssh -X server Now, you can start programs that require the X window server, and you'll get graphical windows. It's probably better to just run your server from the command line, however. You never really need a windowing system. | |||
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Yes, as described above. However many VPS have small limits on memory and disk space. | |||
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I have set up a working gui using xfce4 and vnc to connect to the vps first apt-get install gdm xfce4 the apt-get install tightvncserver then setvncpasswd next tightvncserver now try connecting using any vnc client xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:5901 where the x's are your VPS IP. Once connected you may need to type startxfce4 into the command line to start the gui. I then installed firefox and can run xfce, the vncserver and about 4 browser windows in the 256MB limit of my VPS. | |||
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