Remote into Linux from Win7/8 over direct ethernet

Hardware Hub Networking
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Hi guy and gals,

I  was wondering if someone could show me how to configure a direct Ethernet from PC to PC and then remote into a Linux(ubuntu in this case) desktop from windows. I am most familiar with Windows Remote and xrdp, I  am adept with CLIs which would be the preferred way of config as i just want to practice more with it. I am open to other methods; as many as possible!

I want be able to do this because i travel a lot, a second monitor is a hassle and i don't want to carry networking gear apart from CAT cables of course.

 

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I use X11VNC, its super easy to get going on Ubuntu. "apt-get install x11vnc" and then to start it you can SSH in and run "x11vnc"

Then just use Vnc viewer onWindows to access it

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You could use Tight VNC as an all in one solution. Or SSH and putty if you don't mind the lack of a gui.

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just like to add this here: if its literally PC - cable - PC you should give both sides a static IP address, make it something uncommon like "192.168.81.1" and "192.168.81.2" to not interfere with possible other connections on the computers.

(oh, and dont forget to remove those static IP addresses afterwards, i've made that mistake way too often already)