Can you use a Droplet like an external OS? So can I access it as if linux was installed on my main system?

December 18, 2014 1.3k views
DigidyDOG
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Well I was wondering if I can use this like an external desktop (so like how windows is user friendly and everything) accessible from anywhere, for whatever reason I can think of. If so how might I go about doing that?

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ryanpq MOD December 18, 2014

It sounds like you are talking about setting up a remote desktop. While we do not provide a pre-built image for this you can configure your droplet to provide a remote desktop via vnc. The following tutorial will walk you through this process.

How to Install and Configure VNC on Ubuntu 14.04

How to Install and Configure VNC on Ubuntu 14.04
by Josh Barnett
VNC is a connection system that allows you to manage your Ubuntu server with a graphical desktop environment. With VNC, you can use your keyboard and mouse to interact with a graphical display of your remote server, making it easier to work with the server.
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