[mythtv-users] Re: Any tips for using VNC with Myth?

[Jason Miller]

> Romel Llarena said:
> > It's not so much that I want to watch TV using VNC,
> > more for the GUI administration aspects such as
> > changing IP, adjusting ALSA settings, etc. I find it
> > difficult to do on my regular TV as text comes out
> > poorly and my mouse ends up having a mind of its own.
> >
> > It doesn't sound like VNC is remote control software,
> > rather another terminal into the machine. Am I right
> > about that?
> >
> > I don't quite understand the above commands, but I'll
> > start doing the research.
> >
> > Thanks!
>
> On 11/11/03 11:57 -0500, Matt wrote:
>
> VNC is a remote control software.  It just so happens that on Linux it
> creates a remote X session (Since Linux is a multiuser platform).  You can
> then launch mythtvsetup or whatever you like.
 
However, if you use KDE, you can use the KDE remote desktop sharing.  That is
nothing but a vnc server that servs up the current session which is what it
sounds like you are looking for.  I use it all the time and it works great.