x11vnc
x11vnc allows you to view and interact remotely with an existing desktop session of yours.
Please note: While you are working with x11vnc, someone in your office can watch your actions on the local monitor of your computer.
How do I start x11vnc?
In a terminal window in your existing desktop session start a x11vnc server with password protection. If you already have a password file ~/.vnc/passwd from vncserver you must enter:
pmuster@zampano:~$ x11vnc -usepw -q The VNC desktop is: zampano:0 PORT=5900
To start x11vnc in a ssh terminal not belonging to the existing desktop session you must specify the X11 display:
pmuster@zampano:~ $ x11vnc -usepw -q -display :0 The VNC desktop is: zampano:0 PORT=5900
If you don't have a password file from vncserver usage you will be prompted for one:
pmuster@zampano:~ $ x11vnc -usepw -q Enter VNC password: Verify password: Write password to /home/pmuster/.vnc/passwd? [y]/n y Password written to: /home/pmuster/.vnc/passwd The VNC desktop is: zampano:0 PORT=5900
Connect with VNC Viewer
After setting everything up you can connect to it with a VNC viewer. If you are outside ETH you need to either use VPN or tunnel the VPN connection trough a SSH. See remote access documentation for details.
After connection, if you log out or close the window the process will be stopped.