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How do I start the GUI (Window Manager?) over VNC?

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I have a netbook and a server, to both of which I installed the identical Ubuntu 10.04 LTS distribution. On the server, I had the foresight to install and enable the SSH server before disconnecting the monitor and keyboard and mouse. I then ssh'ed in and enabled the VNC server as well. Now I want the full server experience on the netbook, but when I VNC in, I am greeted with the displayed screen. (names have been redacted)

image of vnc screen showing only one xterm

How do I start the rest of the default Ubuntu GUI experience? (the toolbars at the top) ((is that the window manager?))

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answered 3 Years ago istictroubli · Accepted Answer

Try editing the xstartup file:

vi $HOME/.vnc/xstartup

add following lines to the file

#!/bin/sh

unset SESSION_MANAGER

exec sh /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc

[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup

[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources

xsetroot -solid grey

vncconfig -iconic &

x-terminal-emulator -geometry 1280x1024+10+10 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &

x-window-manager &

Start vnc server:

vncserver -geometry 1280x1024 -depth 24

If you are accessing your remote machine, then remember to forward the ports of vncserver.