How to install Tiger VNC on Arch Linux

Tiger VNC is an open source desktop-sharing system that allows you to remotely connect to and control another computer using the Virtual Network Computing (VNC) protocol. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Tiger VNC on Arch Linux.

Step 1: Update your system

Before installing Tiger VNC, you should ensure that your Arch Linux system is up to date. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Tiger VNC

To install Tiger VNC on your Arch Linux system, follow these steps:

1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T

2. Run the following command to install Tiger VNC:

   sudo pacman -S tigervnc
   

3. Once the installation is complete, you can verify the version of Tiger VNC installed on your system by running the following command:

   vncviewer --version
   

   This will display the version information for Tiger VNC on your system.

Step 3: Set up a VNC server

Now that you have installed Tiger VNC on your Arch Linux system, you can set up a VNC server to allow remote connections to your computer. Follow these steps to set up a VNC server:

1. Open the terminal and run the following command to create a new VNC configuration file:

   vncserver
   

2. You will be prompted to set up a password for the VNC server. Choose a strong password and remember it as you will need it to connect to the VNC server from a remote location.

3. Once the password has been set up, the VNC server will start running. You can connect to the server using a VNC client by specifying the IP address of the computer and the display number of the VNC server. For example, if the IP address of the computer is 192.168.1.100 and the display number of the VNC server is :1, you can connect to the VNC server using the following command:

   vncviewer 192.168.1.100:1
   

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we showed you how to install Tiger VNC on Arch Linux and set up a VNC server to allow remote connections to your computer. By following these steps, you can easily access your Arch Linux system remotely and control it using the Tiger VNC desktop-sharing system.

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