On Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 2:18 PM, Peter Brooks <peter@???> wrote:
> Maybe look into using XDMCP on the Ubuntu machine? It should be there
> by default and will just require a few gdm tweaks, then get a copy of
> a livecd that gives XDMCP or I believe there are some cygwin cd's
> which let you use XDMCP from windows.
>
> Then the instructions could be, 'Put this cd in your computer'
>
>
>
> On 25/03/2008, Adam Cripps <kabads@???> wrote:
> > I have just installed an Ubuntu gutsy box with drupal v6 in a small
> > primary school, with a view to it providing an intranet to showcase
> > their work to visitors of the school.
> >
> > The school like the idea of the box being headless (no CRT or
> > keyboard) but aren't familiar with linux. I've shown them what VNC has
> > to offer and they found it agreeable. The downside of the current VNC
> > setup is that it is run from an existing X login. I could explain to
> > them how to use Putty to ssh in and start a server remotely, but that
> > might be one step too far. Is it possible to get a remote desktop to
> > start on boot, and if so, how?
>
> --
> Peter Brooks
>
Thanks Peter - I will ask them about that and look in to it. Am I
right in thinking that they would have to boot from these CDs? If so,
that might stall it, the computers here are quite slow. Running from a
CD might tax their patience.
Adam
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