simple linux questions

[rogerkamp8817]

i installed ubuntu on my laptop that was previously running windows 7. i'm loving how much faster it is but having a difficult time adjusting to the new OS.

how do i install tightvnc? i googled it and found some results telling me to search for it in synaptic package installer. i found and installed "tightvncserver" and "xtightvncviewer" but the program didn't pop up in the applications tab or anything.

i was able to download the linux install file from the website but i'm not sure how to actually install it. there's no .exe, install, or setup file. just a Tar+Bzip2 archive file.

also, how do i disable the keyring password thing? i do not want to keep typing it my password everytime i turn on my computer.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

Use these commands to install TightVNC

sudo apt-get install tightvncserver
sudo apt-get install xtightvncviewer

A quick explanation of what these do. "Sudo" tells the shell you want to run these command with full permission (as an admin), this will cause it to prompt you for the admin password. "apt-get" is the program that tells the package manager (APT) to get the packages from repository (an online resource for packages). "install" and "tightvncserver/xtightvncviewer" are command line arguments to apt-get which should be fairly self-explanatory. You'll find yourself using apt-get to install most of your software, although it can take some searching to find the correct package name.

 

[Cerpin Taxt]

I suspect that TightVNC needs to be run from the command line with arguments. If that's the case you probably won't see a shortcut appear for it in your Applications menu.

 

[Crusty]

Use these commands to install TightVNC

sudo apt-get install tightvncserver
sudo apt-get install xtightvncviewer

A quick explanation of what these do. "Sudo" tells the shell you want to run these command with full permission (as an admin), this will cause it to prompt you for the admin password. "apt-get" is the program that tells the package manager (APT) to get the packages from repository (an online resource for packages). "install" and "tightvncserver/xtightvncviewer" are command line arguments to apt-get which should be fairly self-explanatory. You'll find yourself using apt-get to install most of your software, although it can take some searching to find the correct package name.

If you have a GUI available Synaptic is far easier to use for people not familiar with the command line.

If you really want to find the right name of the package you can use apt-cache search keyword.

As for the OP, it sounds like he already has the packages installed, he just can't figure out how to start up the VNC server.

http://www.zimbio.com/Linux/articles/lA4qecuC6Lc/How+install+setup+TightVNC+Debian+Ubuntu+Tutorial

That does a decent job of walking you through setting up VNC on Ubuntu/Debian.

 

[Rifter]

tightVNC doesnt have a GUI front end does it? so why would you expect it to show up in the apps section then? you will need to edit the config files to get it working i believe.