[nzlug] Best approach for remote-admin of a Debian box

[Guy K. Kloss]

On Mon, 22 Oct 2007 4:32:37 pm Marvin Pascual wrote:
> [1] Get a dynamic DNS service <http://www.technopagan.org/dynamic/>
> and follow their instruction on how to setup the client.  I use the
> FreeDNS's <http://freedns.afraid.org/> service.
>
> [2] Install an openssh-server on your uncle's PC and make sure that
> TCP port 22 is open.  Don't forget to run the said service during
> bootup.
>
> [3] Install the FreeNX server <http://freenx.berlios.de/> on your
> uncle's PC and likewise the FreeNX client on your PC.

[1] & [3] is what I'd suggest if you really do want a GUI. Otherwise I'd just 
go with [1] & [2], as it's most compact and gives highest flexibility.

Guy

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