How to Install Freenx Server on Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty

This updated guide examines How to Install Freenx Server on Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Method 1of 2:

Command Line

1. Create and run the Bash script. It should be run with a root set to "sudo"

   !/bin/Bashif[`id -u`!="0"];thenecho"Sorry, you are not root."exit1fi

2. Add the freenx ppa repository list.

   echo-e'deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/freenx-team/ppa/ubuntu jaunty mainndeb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/freenx-team/ppa/ubuntu jaunty main'>> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/freenxppa.sources.list

3. Add the public key of FreeNX PPA.

   apt-key adv --recv-keys --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com 2a8e3034d018a4ce

4. Update software information.

   apt-get update

5. Install FreeNX.

   aptitude install freenx

6. Use nxsetup to install necessary files and create the special user "nx".

   /usr/lib/nx/nxsetup --install

Method 2of 2:

Graphical User Interface

1. Add FreeNX PPA.

   gksudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/freenx-team/ppa/ubuntu jaunty main deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/freenx-team/ppa/ubuntu jaunty main sudo apt-key adv --recv-keys --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com 2a8e3034d018a4ce

2. Install FreeNX Server.

   sudo apt-get update sudo aptitude install freenx(y)

3. Configure FreeNX Server.

   sudo /usr/lib/nx/nxsetup --install

   • For server behind a firewall, default key may be okay, (n) for any public system or for greater security, Generate a custom Key Pair (y)