x2go – Remote Desktop Solution for Linux

X2Go is a remote desktop solution for Linux that provides graphical session access over low-bandwidth connections. Using the NX protocol, X2Go delivers excellent performance even over slow links, making it ideal for remote work, server administration, and accessing Linux desktops from anywhere. It supports session suspension, resume, and multiple desktop environments.

Key Features

• Low Bandwidth – Efficient NX protocol works well on slow connections
• Session Management – Suspend and resume sessions seamlessly
• Desktop Environments – Support for GNOME, KDE, XFCE, MATE, and more
• File Sharing – Access local drives from remote session
• Sound Support – Forward audio from remote to local machine
• Printing – Print to local printers from remote session
• SSH Security – All traffic encrypted through SSH

Installation

# Server (Debian/Ubuntu)
sudo apt install x2goserver x2goserver-xsession

# Client (Debian/Ubuntu)
sudo apt install x2goclient

# Server (RHEL/CentOS)
sudo dnf install x2goserver

# Client (RHEL/CentOS)
sudo dnf install x2goclient

# Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S x2goserver x2goclient

Server Configuration

# Start x2go server
sudo systemctl start x2goserver
sudo systemctl enable x2goserver

# Check server status
x2golistsessions_root

Client Connection

Launch x2goclient, create a new session with your server hostname, SSH port, username, and select your preferred desktop environment. X2Go automatically handles compression and encryption.

Use Cases

X2Go excels for remote Linux administration, working from home, accessing office desktops remotely, running graphical applications on servers, and thin client deployments.

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