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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. | = Introduction = |
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| '''Setting up the Mac to be Accessed Remotely''' | Ubuntu can control an OS X machine remotely, using the Terminal Server Client program that comes with Gnome. == Setting up the Mac to be Accessed Remotely == |
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| Click '''Finder -> Applications -> System Preferences -> Sharing''' | * Open System Preferences (it's in the Apple menu). * Open the "Sharing" panel. * Check the box '''Apple Remote Desktop'''. * Click '''Access Privileges''' * Check the box '''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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| 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). | Ubuntu requires the following procedure 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). |
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| Click '''System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager''' | * 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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| Install the '''xtightvncviewer''' package. | == Accessing the Mac From Ubuntu == |
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| Click '''Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal''' | * Click '''Applications > Internet > Terminal Server Client''' * For '''Computer''', type in the host name of the computer. For '''Protocol''', choose '''VNC''' Then click 'Connect' |
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| 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''' For then click 'Connect' A password dialog will pop up. Type your password and hit enter'. |
A password dialog will pop up. Type your password and hit enter. |
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== Working Clients == * gnome-rdp * xtightvncviewer * xvnc4viewer: only with -FullColour, but very slow: {{{xvnc4viewer -FullColour macserver}}} == Broken Clients == * [[tsclient]] (Terminal Server Client) * [[vinagre]] (Remote Desktop Viewer) = See Also = * [[VNC]] * [[tsclient]] * [[Vinagre]] ---- * [[/PageDiscussion|Discuss this page]] * '''Contributors:''' StevenMcCoy, You? * '''Categories:''' CategoryMac CategoryCleanup CategoryInternetApplications |
Introduction
Ubuntu can control an OS X machine remotely, using the Terminal Server Client program that comes with Gnome.
Setting up the Mac to be Accessed Remotely
On the Mac:
- Open System Preferences (it's in the Apple menu).
- Open the "Sharing" panel.
Check the box Apple Remote Desktop.
Click Access Privileges
Check the box 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 procedure 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.
Working Clients
- gnome-rdp
- xtightvncviewer
xvnc4viewer: only with -FullColour, but very slow:
xvnc4viewer -FullColour macserver
Broken Clients
See Also
Contributors: StevenMcCoy, You?
Categories: CategoryMac CategoryCleanup CategoryInternetApplications