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linux:x2go [2020/06/04 07:06] – [Desktop sharing] jansen | linux:x2go [2023/01/13 08:33] – [Pitfalls] jansen | ||
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====== X2go ====== | ====== X2go ====== | ||
- | X2go is a new and completely free client/ | + | X2go is a (relatively |
* sharing folders between local and remote computers | * sharing folders between local and remote computers | ||
* forwarding audio | * forwarding audio | ||
* client side printing (so your home printer becomes available in your session) | * client side printing (so your home printer becomes available in your session) | ||
+ | Also, x2go will check when connecting, if you already have a session open on the target machine, and offer to re-use the existing session in stead of starting a new one. | ||
See also: [[http:// | See also: [[http:// | ||
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(And: if you chose to shutdown the computer, it would actually shut down; however, this action should normally not be available) | (And: if you chose to shutdown the computer, it would actually shut down; however, this action should normally not be available) | ||
===== Pitfalls ===== | ===== Pitfalls ===== | ||
- | Most of the known [[VNC desktop issues]] will apply to x2go as well: the graphics emulation in the virtual desktop doesn' | + | Most of the known [[VNC desktop issues]] will apply to x2go as well: the graphics emulation in the virtual desktop doesn' |
Also, remember that a vnc or x2go session stays active even when no viewer is open. So it is easily possible to run out of memory or slow down your desktop when too many programs are open. | Also, remember that a vnc or x2go session stays active even when no viewer is open. So it is easily possible to run out of memory or slow down your desktop when too many programs are open. | ||
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+ | ===== Warning: do not save your password in X2GO ===== | ||
+ | First of all, X2GO stores the saved passwordin a format that is easily decrypted if someone gets hold of your laptop or the files. \\ | ||
+ | A second more practical problem: with two-factor authentication, | ||