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Linux - VNC server on login screen

Install x11vnc and configure it to work on login screen.

The problem

It is not easy to find how to configure VNC server to start at boot with the following requirements:

  • Provides direct control of the local X session which (usually) is running on the physical monitor.
    Most of the guides are about virtual screen rather than a physical one.
  • Works on login screen after boot.
  • It works even without logged in user.

Where the solution works

The solution works on linux distributions which are using display manager LightDM. Init systems systemd or SysV init.

Confirmed distributions

  • MX Linux 19.1
  • Debian 10 with Xfce
  • Kali Linux 2020.1b

The solution

https://mygisnotes.wordpress.com/2016/04/17/vnc-server-on-ubuntuxubuntu-with-login-screen-after-boot/comment-page-1/

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