Is it possible to setup a Ubuntu server desktop environment with a user and share this environment (both remote control and ftp of some sort) with multiple computers (especially Microsoft Windows 7/8).
For example a project group where everyone in the group can interact with the environment from their own computer somewhere else in the world and show the others the presentation, a file or a image. Code together or play games.
If something like this already exist I'd love a redirect to a guide.
Server
If you want to have one desktop to share between all users try vino.
To install:
sudo apt-get install vino
To configure the vino software use:
vino-preferences
Inside vino-preferences you enable
You should also enable some sort of security, for example the:
You might also want to see: How do I enable Remote Desktop connection on Xubuntu 11.10?
Ubuntu Client
On the client machine you also need software to connect to your vino vnc server. Remmina desktop is a good choice as it also gives you the possibility to create ssh tunnels automatically.
To install:
sudo apt-get install remmina
To start: Press WIN + a and select 'Remmina Remote Desktop Client'
Inside Remmina click the pluss icon to create a new connection. Once opened, eneter your server name and credentials (if you chose password , leav the username empty). Select Color depth : High color (16 bit) and Quality : Good.
Click Connect.
(These options are the ones that have worked OK for me - you might want to experiment with them)
If you need to create a SSH tunnel as well - open the SSH tab.
Windows Client
To connect to your vino server from windows - you have a lot of options. Try for example real VNC:
http://www.realvnc.com/download/viewer/
Good luck :)
