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Alternative Approach - Install NoMachine NX Free Server

Bigfoot65: /* Alternative Approach - Install NoMachine NX Free Server */

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Alternative Approach - Install NoMachine NX Free Server

Bigfoot65 at 15:32, 5 April 2014

2014-04-05T15:32:26Z

Carl Greenstreet at 00:24, 10 November 2012

2012-11-10T00:24:30Z

Carl Greenstreet at 00:23, 10 November 2012

2012-11-10T00:23:03Z

Carl Greenstreet at 00:22, 10 November 2012

2012-11-10T00:22:16Z

Carl Greenstreet at 00:05, 10 November 2012

2012-11-10T00:05:37Z

Ajaxmike at 17:50, 10 November 2011

2011-11-10T17:50:32Z

Ajaxmike at 17:48, 10 November 2011

2011-11-10T17:48:57Z

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 # Extract script from downloaded tar file
 #Open terminal window, go to director with the script and type
-{{Code|sudo sh heInstallFreeNX.sh}}
+ sudo sh heInstallFreeNX.sh
 If the script runs successfully, it should return a message saying
 '''Script Complete! Now you should be able to connect to this server using qtnx or the NX free client from nomachine.com.'''
 If you receive errors running the script, it may be that you have a previous failed installation of FreeNx on your system.  Try to completely remove FreeNx before attempting this script.
 =FreeNX Client Installation=

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 That's it. Then go to terminal and do "sudo rpm -i" command for all three packages that you downloaded before. Here are the commands (you need to run these from the folder where you have dowloaded them):
-;[root@localhost ~]# cd /folder_where_files_were_downloaded, example:
+ cd /home/USERNAME/Downloads/
-:cd /home/frank/Downloads/
+ rpm -Uvh nxclient-3.4.0-5.i386.rpm
+ rpm -Uvh nxnode-3.4.0-6.i386.rpm
-*rpm -Uvh nxclient-3.4.0-5.i386.rpm
+ rpm -Uvh nxserver-3.4.0-8.i386.rpm
 You need to install them in order: client, node, server.

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 :cd /home/frank/Downloads/
-*[root@localhost Downloads]#  rpm -Uvh nxclient-3.4.0-5.i386.rpm
+*rpm -Uvh nxclient-3.4.0-5.i386.rpm
-*[root@localhost Downloads]#  rpm -Uvh nxnode-3.4.0-6.i386.rpm
+*rpm -Uvh nxnode-3.4.0-6.i386.rpm
-*[root@localhost Downloads]#  rpm -Uvh nxserver-3.4.0-8.i386.rpm
+*rpm -Uvh nxserver-3.4.0-8.i386.rpm
 You need to install them in order: client, node, server.

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 NX is a technology for secure remote access - for example, you may want to run your Amahi Server headless (no monitor) and access a full graphical desktop environment on your server from another computer such as a Windows, Apple or Linux machine.  NX provides both security and near local speed application responsiveness over high latency, low bandwidth links.  The core libraries for NX are provided by NoMachine under the GPL.  FreeNX is a GPL implementation of the NX Server and NX Client Components.  More information can be found [http://freenx.berlios.de FreeNX project page] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NX_technology Wikipedia].
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 Second, run this command to install FreeNX:
-{{Code|yum install freenx-server}}
+ yum install freenx-server
 That's it. FreeNX should now be installed and running on your HDA. In order to use FreeNX, you will need a client to connect with. Go to http://www.nomachine.com/download.php and select the one for your appropriate operating system.
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   /etc/nxserver/node.conf
 And add the following to the end of the file:
-{{Text|Text=COMMAND_MD5SUM<nowiki>=</nowiki>"md5sum"}}
+COMMAND_MD5SUM="md5sum"
+.

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:24, 10 November 2012
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	If you receive errors running the script, it may be that you have a previous failed installation of FreeNx on your system. Try to completely remove FreeNx before attempting this script.		If you receive errors running the script, it may be that you have a previous failed installation of FreeNx on your system. Try to completely remove FreeNx before attempting this script.
−

	=FreeNX Client Installation=		=FreeNX Client Installation=

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 ===Alternative Approach - Install NoMachine NX Free Server===
-'''In case you receive any error messages or notification from Fedora that some applications (like gnome-settings-daemon) crashed, you might want to install free NX server from Nomachine web site.'''  Note the main difference with this software is that NX Free Edition is licensed as proprietary ( 2 connections limit) unlike FreeNX which is completely Free Open Source Software
+'''In case you receive any error messages or notification from Fedora that some applications (like gnome-settings-daemon) crashed, you might want to install free NX server from Nomachine web site.'''  Note the main difference with this software is that NX Free Edition is licensed as proprietary ( 2 connections limit) unlike FreeNX which is completely free Open Source Software
 Go to Nomachine's web site and download NoMachine NX Free Server (http://www.nomachine.com/download-package.php?Prod_Id=1352) for Linux i386 RPM. It consists of three separate downloads: client RPM, node RPM and Server RPM. You can read on their web site detailed info on how to install it and in what order - pretty straightforward. Here is what you need to do to get it installed on Fedora 12:

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-NX is a technology for secure remote access - for example, you may want to run your Amahi Server headless (no monitor) and access a full graphical desktop environment on your server from another computer such as a Windows, Apple or Linux machine.  NX provides both security and near local speed application responsiveness over high latency, low bandwidth links.  The core libraries for NX are provided by NoMachine under the GPL.  FreeNX is a GPL implementation of the NX Server and NX Client Components.  More information can be found [http://freenx.berlios.de FreeNX open source page] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NX_technology Wikipedia].
+NX is a technology for secure remote access - for example, you may want to run your Amahi Server headless (no monitor) and access a full graphical desktop environment on your server from another computer such as a Windows, Apple or Linux machine.  NX provides both security and near local speed application responsiveness over high latency, low bandwidth links.  The core libraries for NX are provided by NoMachine under the GPL.  FreeNX is a GPL implementation of the NX Server and NX Client Components.  More information can be found [http://freenx.berlios.de FreeNX project page] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NX_technology Wikipedia].
 Some users have found FreeNX gives far superior responsiveness to alternative VNC remote access approaches.
 =Installation - FreeNX Server=
 == Fedora==
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 Finally, save the configuration, and then run the client to log into the HDA.
 Since the Fedora 12 update some users have reported the following error when trying to log into their HDA after installing using the method above.
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 If the script runs successfully, it should return a message saying
 '''Script Complete! Now you should be able to connect to this server using qtnx or the NX free client from nomachine.com.'''
 =FreeNX Client Installation=
-Last step. Download and install NX client software (not the same as above) from the same Nomachine's web site. You need to install client software on the machine that you want to access your HDA from. In my case it's a Windows based laptop - so I chose Windows version. Once installed, you can run it with default Key and default settings. Just choose Configure button, and on General tab, choose UNIX---Gnome for the desktop. No need to export/import Keys - can run with default installed keys. For added security, you can later change Keys as described in their knowledge base (article #AR01C00126).
+Last step: you'll need to install a FreeNx client on each computer that you want to initiate remote access into your Amahi / FreeNX Server.
-When the gnome desktop loads, you will likely get a message that Gnome Power Manager crashed. Ignore it - everything works fine.
+When the gnome desktop loads, you will may get a message that Gnome Power Manager crashed. Ignore it - everything works fine.
 =Troubleshooting NX=

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-Here are the steps to get FreeNX up and running. It is fairly straight forward and easy, although there is one point that can be a little confusing but that is during the client setup, not the server.
+NX is a technology for secure remote access - for example, you may want to run your Amahi Server headless (no monitor) and access a full graphical desktop environment on your server from another computer such as a Windows, Apple or Linux machine.  NX provides both security and near local speed application responsiveness over high latency, low bandwidth links.  The core libraries for NX are provided by NoMachine under the GPL.  FreeNX is a GPL implementation of the NX Server and NX Client Components.  More information can be found [http://freenx.berlios.de FreeNX open source page] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NX_technology Wikipedia].
 First, log into your hda and open a terminal window.
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 And add the following to the end of the file:
 {{Text|Text=COMMAND_MD5SUM<nowiki>=</nowiki>"md5sum"}}
-'''In case you receive any error messages or notification from Fedora that some applications (like gnome-settings-daemon) crashed, you might want to install free NX server from Nomachine web site.'''
+Go to Nomachine's web site and download NoMachine NX Free Server (http://www.nomachine.com/download-package.php?Prod_Id=1352) for Linux i386 RPM. It consists of three separate downloads: client RPM, node RPM and Server RPM. You can read on their web site detailed info on how to install it and in what order - pretty straightforward. Here is what you need to do to get it installed on Fedora 12:
 ) Uninstall completely FreeNX server from your HDA (use Add/Remove software);
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 It may complain something about permissions for CUPS that you may just ignore. Or if you want, you can follow the instructions the installer gives you, and fix permission problem and re-install. Keep in mind, that these three packages are easily removable thru Add/Remove interface in System Preferences.
 Last step. Download and install NX client software (not the same as above) from the same Nomachine's web site. You need to install client software on the machine that you want to access your HDA from. In my case it's a Windows based laptop - so I chose Windows version. Once installed, you can run it with default Key and default settings. Just choose Configure button, and on General tab, choose UNIX---Gnome for the desktop. No need to export/import Keys - can run with default installed keys. For added security, you can later change Keys as described in their knowledge base (article #AR01C00126).
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 When the gnome desktop loads, you will likely get a message that Gnome Power Manager crashed. Ignore it - everything works fine.
-'''Troubleshooting NX'''
+=Troubleshooting NX=
 #The /etc/hosts file must contain an entry for your HDA which may not be there.  If NX is failing to connect to your HDA, check /etc/hosts for an entry as follows: [IP address] [localhost.localdomain] [localhost alias]. This info can be easily entered from your gnome desktop: System > Administration > Network > Hosts Tab.
-#The default security keys should match in the server and client, but that could be a reason for not connecting.  Check the documentation on the nomachine website for how to copy the key.
+#The default security keys should match in the server and client, but that could be a reason for not connecting.  Check the documentation on the NoMachine website for how to copy the key.
-#There is a detailed server administration manual on the nomachine website, but the information above is sufficient for an install with basic security.
+#There is a detailed server administration manual on the NoMachine website, but the information above is sufficient for an install with basic security.
 [[Category:Apps]]

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	Last step. Download and install NX client software (not the same as above) from the same Nomachine's web site. You need to install client software on the machine that you want to access your HDA from. In my case it's a Windows based laptop - so I chose Windows version. Once installed, you can run it with default Key and default settings. Just choose Configure button, and on General tab, choose UNIX---Gnome for the desktop. No need to export/import Keys - can run with default installed keys. For added security, you can later change Keys as described in their knowledge base (article #AR01C00126).		Last step. Download and install NX client software (not the same as above) from the same Nomachine's web site. You need to install client software on the machine that you want to access your HDA from. In my case it's a Windows based laptop - so I chose Windows version. Once installed, you can run it with default Key and default settings. Just choose Configure button, and on General tab, choose UNIX---Gnome for the desktop. No need to export/import Keys - can run with default installed keys. For added security, you can later change Keys as described in their knowledge base (article #AR01C00126).
		+
		+	When you load your desktop, you will likely get a message that the Gnome Power Manager crashed. Ignore it - everything work fine.

	'''Troubleshooting NX'''		'''Troubleshooting NX'''