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| Ubuntu can see and control a OS X machine remotely, using the Apple Remote Desktop that comes with OS X and the TSClient program that comes with Gnome. | Ubuntu can control a OS X machine remotely, using the Apple Remote Desktop that comes with OS X and the Terminal Server Client program that comes with Gnome. |
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| Click '''Finder -> Applications -> System Preferences -> Sharing''' | * Click '''Finder -> Applications -> System Preferences -> Sharing''' * Put a tick in the box next to ''' 'Apple Remote Desktop' ''' * Click '''Access Privileges''' * Put a tick in the box next to '''VNC viewers may control screen with password ''' and enter a password. * Click ''' OK '''. |
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| Put a tick in the box next to ''' 'Apple Remote Desktop' ''' Click '''Access Privileges''' Put a tick in the box next to '''VNC viewers may control screen with password ''' and enter a password. Click ''' OK '''. '''Setting up Ubuntu to Access the Mac''' |
= Setting up Ubuntu to Access the Mac = |
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| Click '''System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager''' Install the '''xtightvncviewer''' package. Click '''Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal''' In the terminal type: [[[update-alternatives --set vncviewer /usr/bin/xtightvncviewer]]] |
* Click '''System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager''' * Install the '''xtightvncviewer''' package. * Click '''Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal''' * In the terminal type: {{{update-alternatives --set vncviewer /usr/bin/xtightvncviewer}}} |
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| '''Accessing the Mac From Ubuntu''' | = Accessing the Mac From Ubuntu = |
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| Click '''Applications -> Internet -> Terminal Server Client''' For '''Computer''', type in the host name of the computer. |
* Click '''Applications -> Internet -> Terminal Server Client''' * For '''Computer''', type in the host name of the computer. |
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Ubuntu can control a OS X machine remotely, using the Apple Remote Desktop that comes with OS X and the Terminal Server Client program that comes with Gnome.
Setting up the Mac to be Accessed Remotely
On the Mac:
Click Finder -> Applications -> System Preferences -> Sharing
Put a tick in the box next to 'Apple Remote Desktop'
Click Access Privileges
Put a tick in the box next to VNC viewers may control screen with password and enter a password.
Click OK .
Setting up Ubuntu to Access the Mac
On Ubuntu:
Ubuntu requires the following proceedure to be done once to ensure the correct 'Tight VNC' protocol is used to access the Mac, rather than regular VNC, which won't work (if VNC is used, the connection will fail with a 'Unknown message type 255 from VNC server' response).
Click System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager
Install the xtightvncviewer package.
Click Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal
- In the terminal type:
update-alternatives --set vncviewer /usr/bin/xtightvncviewer
Accessing the Mac From Ubuntu
Click Applications -> Internet -> Terminal Server Client
For Computer, type in the host name of the computer.
For Protocol, choose VNC Then click 'Connect'
A password dialog will pop up. Type your password and hit enter'.
Your Mac's desktop should appear on your screen.