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Install FreeNX

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Install FreeNX

Introduction
Step 1 - Add sources
Step 2 - Install FreeNX in Debian
Step 3 - Connecting
References

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Introduction

Installing from Ubuntu onto Debian Lenny seems sub-optimal, but is quick and dirty.

Step 1 - Add sources

deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/freenx-team/ppa/ubuntu intrepid main
deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/freenx-team/ppa/ubuntu intrepid main

Step 2 - Install FreeNX in Debian

# aptitude update
# aptitude install freenx

Step 3 - Connecting

To connect, you need to download the NoMachine client. If you have issues with the arrow/cursor keys, please see:

Fix nxclient arrow keys

References

FreeNX

NoMachine