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vncserver: Launch a VNC Server on next available display.

vncserver

$ vncserver

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The command "vncserver" is used to start a Virtual Network Computing (VNC) server on a computer. VNC is a system that allows one computer (the server) to remotely control and interact with another computer (the client) over a network.

When you execute the "vncserver" command, it usually starts a new VNC server session on the computer where the command is run. This session will be associated with a unique display number, such as ":1" or ":2". Each session can have its own desktop environment or set of applications.

By default, the "vncserver" command creates a new Xvnc (X virtual framebuffer) server, which provides a virtual graphical display for the remote desktop. Once the VNC server is started, you can use a VNC client program to connect to the server and view/control the remote desktop.

The command "vncserver" often accepts various arguments and options, allowing you to specify parameters like display number, screen resolution, security settings, and more.

Example usage:

vncserver :1

This command starts a new VNC server session on display ":1".

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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