Embedded Linux and Vncserver issues

[Uwe Dippel]

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--- Matt Tharma <cplexmatt@yahoo.ca> wrote:
> Hey all,
> 
> I am working on an Embedded Linux Server setup. I have a mini
> computer with X 
> windows running and got the VNC server installed. I have the server
> boot into 
> Run Level 5 right now.
> 
> The whole idea is, this mini PC will be located far away from the
> users and 
> everything has to be fully automated. The application runs on the
> server and 
> users will be looking at it through VNC Viewers.
> 
> The 1st question that I have is, Is it possible for me to launch an X
> 
> application (Tcl/Tk App) on the server side with out login into the
> box (by a 
> cron job? or by the rc.local file?). In another words, if the box is 
> 
> rebooted, it should come up and ready to be displayed by the VNC
> Viewers.
> 
> I am not sure,
> 	if I have to boot into run level 5 to do it?
> 	if I have to physically login to the box and run the X App manually?
> 	if I have to 	get rid of the Run Level 5 password and launch startx?
> 
> I know under windows when I start the vncserver and view it from the
> remote 
> boxes, I see the actual screen activities. How do I do that with
> Linux. 
> Because under linux, if you connect to the server it gives a new
> desktop (it 
> reloads KDE from scratch, rather than showing my existing desktop). I
> am sure 
> it must be a configuration issue.
> 
> Please help me find the answers.
> 
> Thanks,
> Matt
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