Here's the final solution to my VNC over SSH Problem (I use this to support my Father since he is just beginning to use a computer)
On remote machine enter this command: ssh -l username -R:5900:localhost:5900:address.no-ip.com note: address.no-ip.com is my ip address assigned to a dynamic DNS service for the connection of the local viewing machine. On Viewing machine enter this command: ssh -p 5900 [EMAIL PROTECTED] note: The cursor will hang but is connected; ctr+c will abort the connection if you wish On viewing machine enter this command in new terminal: vncviwer localhost::5900 Ideally to spead things up, create icons on the two computers desktops to facilitate a connection. Here are the steps: To Setup quick lauch on remote computers desktop (GNome Desktop) 1. Rt click desk top and create launcher 2. for command use: xterm -e "ssh -l username -R:5900:localhost:5900:my-address.no-ip.com" To setup quick launch on viewer (GNome Desktop) 1. Rt click desktop and create laucher 2. for command use: xterm -e "ssh -p 5900 [EMAIL PROTECTED]" 3. Rt click desktop and create launcher 4. for command use: xterm -e "vncviwer localhost::5900" Of course, before initiating an SSH connection, I copied (SCP) a SSH public DSA key from the the remote to the viewer computer (there are plenty of instructions online already for setting up SSH keys so I won't rehash.) I used a blank passphrase for the remote computer to make it easier when connecting and supporting that all important friend or family member. I know this isn't the best security model, but it works for what I needed to accomplish (making it simple for humans w/o computer skills:) _______________________________________________ VNC-List mailing list [email protected] To remove yourself from the list visit: http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list
