smartq 7 vnc server

this tutorial will explain how to install x11vnc to export the SmartQ's X session over VNC. You can then use any VNC viewer (they are available for many platforms) to view the Q's display and you can also control it using your computer's keyboard and mouse. First, make sure you have the Hasty repository enabled in your /etc/apt/sources.list file. Then run this in evilvte to install the server:

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sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install x11vnc

Subsequently, run it:

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x11vnc

Be warned that it is not password-protected (can be changed) and unencrypted so not really secure. Hence you should disable x11vnc (by closing the terminal) when you don't need it to prevent it from opening a (large) security hole on your SmartQ.

Now download and install a VNC viewer on your desktop. I use TightVNC on Windows and Linux. Open the viewer app and create a new connection. As host, enter the SmartQ's IP address. To find it, type

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sudo ifconfig

on the Q. For me, it is 192.168.1.106, so I entered that and hit OK.