Suse Linux Professional 9.2 Upgrade [Strong Encryption 128 Bit] 00662644457260 User Manual
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Figure 1.7: Ark: File Archive Preview
As the final step, Ark compresses everything into the previously selected archive
format. For more information about Ark, select ‘Help’ ➝ ‘Ark Handbook’.
format. For more information about Ark, select ‘Help’ ➝ ‘Ark Handbook’.
1.4.9
Desktop Sharing
You can share your desktop with other users working on other hosts. Desktop
sharing makes use of the RFB protocol, more commonly referred to as VNC. This
feature makes a Linux desktop available to clients using other operating systems
that support VNC.
sharing makes use of the RFB protocol, more commonly referred to as VNC. This
feature makes a Linux desktop available to clients using other operating systems
that support VNC.
To grant trustworthy users access to your desktop, send them a password. This
can be done by means of an invitation. Start the Control Center from the main
menu and select ‘Desktop Sharing’ in the ‘Internet & Network’ module.
can be done by means of an invitation. Start the Control Center from the main
menu and select ‘Desktop Sharing’ in the ‘Internet & Network’ module.
Caution
Desktop Sharing and Security
Make sure you send invitations only to people you consider absolutely
trustworthy. The recipient of an invitation has unrestricted access to all
your personal data. Because of this security concern, a VNC connection
is not kept alive for more than one hour.
trustworthy. The recipient of an invitation has unrestricted access to all
your personal data. Because of this security concern, a VNC connection
is not kept alive for more than one hour.
Caution
Select ‘Create & manage invitations’ and, in the dialog that opens, choose be-
tween ‘Create Personal Invitation. . . ’ and ‘Invite via Email’. In the first case, the
tween ‘Create Personal Invitation. . . ’ and ‘Invite via Email’. In the first case, the
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1.4. Important Utilities