When I try to run my TightVNC viewer I get an error saying the server actively refused the connection. I also tried to add the VNCserver to my defaults on the linux server and it told me that the VNCserver script was missing LSB tags and overrides. I am using an HP Proliant DL360 G5 running Ubuntu Server 15.04. I can get into the server easily enough using Putty CLI, but I want a GUI for one particular job.
any help is appreciated
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This question was answered by @sierracircle:
correct. vnc4server can be installed on your server with:
sudo apt-get install vnc4serverthen launch your vnc instance with:
vncserverthen connect to your server with this:
your.servers.ip.address:1
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