I'm going to set up a new Ubuntu install for my dad. I know there will be times he'll be asking for help, so I need a way to remote into that box (a free solution). What do you guys recommend?
Ubuntu ships with remote desktop but it is off by default. Search for "desktop" in dash and it will show "desktop sharing". Your dad needs to check the top choice (and do make him set a password).
It is the easiest method for your dad. Your side needs installation but that is not to difficult (and you probably are already familiar with it). You need to have open-ssh server installed on your machine.
sudo apt-get install openssh-server
And all you then need is his IP and his password to take over his machine.
There are other choices that are web only like logmein or teamviewer but remote desktop is already available.
