[PLUG] Connecting to an existing console X display with VNC

Larry Brigman larry.brigman at gmail.com
Mon Jun 11 05:00:46 UTC 2007


On 6/10/07, Carlos Konstanski <ckonstanski at pippiandcarlos.com> wrote:
> I am in search of a utility that I have seen with my own eyes once, so
> I know it exists.  But I cannot find it for the life of me.
>
> What I seek is a way to connect to the main :0 display of a linux host
> with VNC.  It is the equivalent of using VNC to connect to a Solaris
> or Windows box, neither of which have the concept of multiple X
> displays.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help that may come my way.
>

I think this is what you are looking for (x0vncserver).
http://www.realvnc.com/products/free/4.1/x0.html



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