X2go is a remote desktop solution that allows you to remotely control a computer. It is a perfect tool for system administrators who need to manage multiple servers or computers remotely. X2go is available for Alpine Linux Latest and can be installed using the following steps:
Before installing any new packages, it is always recommended to update the system to the latest version. To update the system, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo apk update && sudo apk upgrade
To install X2go, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo apk add x2goserver x2goserver-xsession
The X2go service needs to be enabled so that it starts automatically at boot time. To enable the X2go service, run the following command:
sudo rc-update add x2goserver
To start the X2go service, run the following command:
sudo service x2goserver start
To connect to the remote computer using X2go, you need to install the X2go client on your local computer. You can download the X2go client from the following link: https://wiki.x2go.org/doku.php/download:start
Once you have installed the X2go client on your local computer, open the X2go client and click on the "New Session" button. Enter the IP address of the remote computer and select the desktop environment you want to use. Click on the "OK" button to save the session.
To connect to the remote computer, double-click on the session you just created. Enter your username and password and click on the "OK" button. You should now be able to see the remote desktop on your local computer.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed X2go on Alpine Linux Latest and connected to a remote computer using X2go client.
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