remote ubuntu

[kalos]

hello!

at lab, there is an ubuntu pc that many people use
I am logged in and when I physically leave, I just lock the screen (that means I am still logged in, right?)

the question is, can I have access to that pc from my home pc?
preferably without anyone can see it

thanks!

[ewemoa]

I don't know what sorts of programs you use, but if they are command line oriented, tools such as tmux or screen might be put to good use.

[40hz]

Ubuntu supports a Remote Desktop feature that works much like remote desktop on a Windows PC. Here's an extremely quick how-to to get you started. Google for your specific Ubuntu version.

You could also use TeamViewer which has a Linux client. That would allow you easily configurable access from any type pf PC (Win/OSX/Nix). It's free for personal use.

[kalos]

Can i hide it, even from admin?

[40hz]

Can i hide it, even from admin?

-kalos (September 02, 2012, 10:57 PM)

Why? What are you up to? 

[Josh]

Can i hide it, even from admin?

-kalos (September 02, 2012, 10:57 PM)

Why? What are you up to? 

-40hz (September 02, 2012, 11:14 PM)

htop doesn't lie!

[Edvard]

Can i hide it, even from admin?

-kalos (September 02, 2012, 10:57 PM)

Why? What are you up to? 

-40hz (September 02, 2012, 11:14 PM)

htop doesn't lie!

-Josh (September 02, 2012, 11:23 PM)

Neither does Netstat... 

Seriously, it sounds like your admin dept isn't too friendly, otherwise, I'd recommend TigerVNC over VPN for highest performance and best security, though VNC over SSH with port-forwarding would work well too, but probably not as palatable to admin types.

For ease of use, I +1 40Hz's recommendation for Teamviewer.  Dead simple to set up; no idea how secure it is.