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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/x11vnc x11vnc] is a VNC server application that enables one to interact with real X11 displays. Unlike other VNC alternatives (e.g. TigerVNC) which create extra X11 desktop sessions displayed for remote control, x11vnc shows in real time the existing X11 display. | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/x11vnc x11vnc] is a VNC server application that enables one to interact with real X11 displays. Unlike other VNC alternatives (e.g. TigerVNC) which create extra X11 desktop sessions displayed for remote control, x11vnc shows in real time the existing X11 display. | ||
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== Installation == | == Installation == | ||
Install the | Install the {{Pkg|x11vnc}} package from the community repository | ||
{{cmd|# apk add x11vnc}} | |||
== Setup == | == Setup == | ||
{{Tip|More details can be found by consulting the x11vnc [[Alpine_Linux:FAQ#Why_don.27t_I_have_man_pages_or_where_is_the_.27man.27_command.3F|man page]]}} | {{Tip|More details can be found by consulting the x11vnc [[Alpine_Linux:FAQ#Why_don.27t_I_have_man_pages_or_where_is_the_.27man.27_command.3F|man page]]}} | ||
Start X either through your preferred Display Manager or by using the | Start X either through your preferred Display Manager or by using the <code>startx</code> command. | ||
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Run the below command in a terminal emulator: | Run the below command in a terminal emulator: | ||
{{Cmd|$ x11vnc -display :0}} | |||
Now connect using your preferred VNC viewer. | Now connect using your preferred VNC viewer. | ||
{{Note|You will have to set up proper security and networking rules or ssh tunneling if you want to access this VNC server from WAN}} | {{Note|You will have to set up proper security and networking rules or ssh tunneling if you want to access this VNC server from WAN}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:45, 29 September 2023
 This wiki page is incomplete. |
Warning: This project is currently unmaintained and is searching for a new maintainer. See here
x11vnc is a VNC server application that enables one to interact with real X11 displays. Unlike other VNC alternatives (e.g. TigerVNC) which create extra X11 desktop sessions displayed for remote control, x11vnc shows in real time the existing X11 display.
Pre-requisites
- base installation of X.Org
- an X11 desktop environment/window manager
- Above mentioned DE/WM running before starting x11vnc
Installation
Install the x11vnc package from the community repository
# apk add x11vnc
Setup
Tip: More details can be found by consulting the x11vnc man page
Start X either through your preferred Display Manager or by using the startx command.
Run the below command in a terminal emulator:
$ x11vnc -display :0
Now connect using your preferred VNC viewer.
Note: You will have to set up proper security and networking rules or ssh tunneling if you want to access this VNC server from WAN