Puppy Linux Discussion Forum

sunburnt · Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Posts: 4006 Location: Arizona, U.S.A.

rarsa; I've used TightVNC with Win. & I liked it, Win. limits it to one desktop for all users, Linux doesn't.
I've looked for a Win. VNC setup that will allocate multi desktops, one for each VNC client.
I haven't found one yet, but UltraVNC seems to come close (I'm not sure).

I'm interested in using TightVNC on Puppy for a server centric thin client setup.

Q: What power of cpu do you think the viewer requires to run acceptably (P-200...)?

Is there any suggestions you might have for the setup I've suggested?

rarsa · Posted: Mon 16 Oct 2006, 22:55 Post subject:

rarsa · Posted: Mon 16 Oct 2006, 22:59 Post subject:

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ApeMan · Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 21

When I try to use VNC Viewer (TightVNC) I press F8 to get the list of commands but I can't click on any of them. If I try to click on one of the commands, or if I press any key on the keyboard, the popup instantly disappears and does not register any click from my mouse. So I cannot send any commands, and since the first command I need to send is ctrl-alt-del to logon to the host computer, I cannot use VNC at all.

What should I do now? Any suggestions?

Thanks,,

ApeMan

rarsa · Posted: Thu 16 Nov 2006, 14:51 Post subject:

First, I haven't seen that problem but maybe it's because for Windows XP Pro computers I use RemoteDesktop and for XP home they are not set with the clasical login screen but with the otherone (that shows all users).

If the remote computer is a Windows XP computer. Why do you use VNC instead of RemoteDesktop?

ApeMan · Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 21

The remote computer is actually running Windows 2000, which is why I have to do Ctrl-Alt-Del to login.

I don't know anything about Remote Desktop. Should I be using it?

I think my problem has more to do with the VNC viewer program on my end not acknowledging or responding to mouse clicks. I'm using a USB keyboard/trackball combo but it has not caused any other problems in Puppy that I know of.

rarsa · Posted: Fri 17 Nov 2006, 00:01 Post subject: Re: F8 popup problem

ppurvis · Joined: 03 Dec 2006 Posts: 12 Location: Australia

I am a puppy lover and a VNC addict, but for the life of me cannot get the pups to install on my system.
Error: No run action specified for files of this type (text/x-readme) - you can set a run action by choosing `Set Run Action' from the File menu, or you can just drag the file to an application.
The same problem for the viewer.
When I install other pups I have no such problem. Now I am quite sure it is my problem, but a lead would be very much appreciated!

rarsa · Posted: Sat 03 Mar 2007, 20:57 Post subject:

What version of Puppy are you using?

Did you upgraded from an older version or is it a clean install?

The package installs OK, so the problem may be on your side I would recommend opening another thread as it seems a bigger issue than just this package.

One thing that you can try is execute the dotpup installer manually to see if you get any errors:

1. Open a command console
2. Change directories to the directory where you downloaded the pup file
3. Execute the following command

Ted Dog · Joined: 13 Sep 2005 Posts: 986 Location: Heart of Texas

I have become interested in using VNC to control a remote windowsXP box and another puppylinux on a laptop on the same wifi/local network.

I had to turn my best computer into a family media server running windowsXP [ DRM issues ] for a family member recovering from cancer and requiring to stay inactive for a long time to recover. I hooked it up to the monster plasma HDTV so it could be viewed from across the recovery room [ the family playroom] and got a long ranged wireless keyboard/mouse combo 30' feet, yes 30 foot range, or 10meters, that works out of the box in puppylinux thanks BK!!! I had to spend half an hour with windowsXP install media & internet connection just to get it to function correctly in windows, G_d I hate windows!!!!
Well the recovery is just about over but the whole streaming video service included in my folks NetFlix account has become a family favorite on the monster plasma TV so I have lost my machine. Each time I tried to re-aquire my "loaned" equipment I am met with resistance and consern over the lost of a new internet plaything.
But it stays unused most of the time, and physically stuck in the play/recoveryroom so I need to electronically re-aquire my best lost/loaned equipment. Since it is multi-boot windows and puppylinux I would like to setup VNCserver to run it in either OS.
Also I have a laptop with bad keyboard/and cannot stay open without support because it broke its hinge ( also dual boot ) but mostly puppylinux since I can run it in battery mode, RAM only for about 4 hours, but windows reads the defective battery indicator and complains within 5 minutes. So I would like to setup a puppy VNCserver on it to keep ware-n-tair to a low level, but also I use it lightly and would like to control my now primary but underpowered puppylinux machine from the laptop.

So I would like to use two puppylinux machines that can be used via VNC from each other. And either one to control the fastest and largest memory 'Media' server remotely.

This is new to me and have not been succesful in getting any combo to work just yet. any help would be wonderful.
Ted

Ted Dog · Joined: 13 Sep 2005 Posts: 986 Location: Heart of Texas

I have been able to get VNC/client server combo to work on all three puppylinux boxes, It is so cool and fast, It even reproduces the slight flashing in JWM menus on the remote computer.
Very well done, Its just like being on the remote computer, until I forgot and tried to view a video, remotely funny results but nothing broke.

Now on to windows VNC server setup, wish me luck Wink

CyberCod · Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 5

I installed via clicking in Rox and then tried by

rarsa · Posted: Thu 13 Sep 2007, 23:45 Post subject:

what version of puppy are you using?

CyberCod · Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 5

started out with 2.15CE and upgraded to 2.17

also, I've noticed that if I view the processes with gPS, and I kill the process "vncserver" that it pops up with a Puppy VNC Server wizard.

go figure!

I went thru the wizard, creating a new display... now its just hanging there with a little box that says "Creating Display, Please wait ..."
Its been like that for a little while.
i'm gonna go to bed and see if it has finished creating it in the morning.

CyberCod · Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 5

it just hung there

never did anything