How to install NoMachine

Why

For once, I prefer installing NoMachine (not GPL) than vncserver or vino to access remotely to my computer with a GUI. I found the installation of vncserver way too complicated with a lot a manual file edit to have an authenticated (and secure) access (with XDMCP(( XDMCP ))). Installing NX is, on the other end, more than easy.

Server install

Download the client, node and serveur at the following URL http://www.nomachine.com/download-package.php?Prod_Id=5
Install the dependency

apt-get install libaudiofile0

Installer the 3 packages

dpkg -i nxclient_<Version>_i386.deb 
dpkg -i nxnode_<Version>_i386.deb 
dpkg -i nxserver_<Version>_i386.deb

That’s all (easy, isn’t it !)

Client install

Install NX client

TODO : add links

Start NX Connection Wizard

Click Next

Configure the target server

Session : Name of your remote connection
Host : remote server name (or IP)
Choose your connection type to keep good performance

Configure the window manager of the remote server

First drop down list : keep Unix
Second drop down list : choose Custom (there is no XFCE in the list).
You can’t yet select the screen resolution, so click Settings

Configure XFCE

In “Run the following command” : type startxfce4.
Choose “New virtual desktop”.
Click OK

Select your desired resolution

Choose the resolution you prefer.
Click Next

End

Click Finish

First test

type your username and your password (like a simple ssh connection) and that’s it !

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