Friday, August 30

How to work remotely on Winodws Machine from Linux and vice-versa


This article will show you, how you can work remotely on Winodws Machine from Linux and vice-versa.

I. Working Remotely on Windows Machine from Linux Machine:

 

1. First you have to enable Remote Desktop (from Remote Tab in My Computer Properties) on the Windows Machine.   
                            

  
 

2. Then install rdesktop*.rpm package on the Linux Machine using following command:

           # yum  install  rdesktop* -y

3. Run following command in Gnome-Terminal:

                 # rdesktop 192.168.0.22

Note: Where
192.168.0.22 is IP address of Windows Machine.


 




II. Working Remotely on Linux Machine from Windows Machine:

1. First enable Remote Desktop on Linux Machine From System Menu --> Preferences --> Remote Desktop


             





 

2. Then download and Install vncviewer on Windows Machine. vncviewer is easily avialable on Internet.

3. Run vncviewer and type IP Address of Linux Comuputer.

Note: To Connect Linux Machine from other Linux Machine. Simply install vncviewer rpm package, which is available in O/s DVD, and then type following in Gnome-terminal:
vncviewer 10.0.0.25

Note: Where 10.0.0.25 is ip address of Linux Machine where Remote Desktop is enabled.



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2 comments:

  1. Can I use rdesktop to make a connection between Linux and Linux box?

    Laith

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