Subj : Re: how to make vncserver work on red hat 8.0
To   : comp.os.linux
From : Minderbinder
Date : Fri Jul 09 2004 11:34 pm

On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 20:09:07 -0700, hzw wrote:

> I use my desktop with win2k and vnc viewer to connect my lab pc with red
> hat linux 8.0, I checked service and found vncserver is on, I also ran
> vncserver once and it asked me to type password, I typed. then I tried to
> connect from my desktop, it always report "Failed to connecto to server".
> what does this mean, how can I make it work. thanks.
> 
> /zhenwu

Even if the service is running, the listening port may be firewalled off,
making connection impossible. Can you initiate telnet/ftp/ssh connections
to the machine? Can you telnet to the machine on the VNC port? Is the host
even accessible from your desktop (ie. can you ping it)? Have you tried
running a portscan of your server to check which ports are open?

When you can answer these questions, THEN somebody might be able to help
you.

Regards,
Minderbinder.

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