How to Install X2go on EndeavourOS Latest

X2go is a powerful remote desktop application that allows you to connect to a remote desktop or server over a secure network. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install X2go on EndeavourOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin installing X2go, make sure you have the following:

  • EndeavourOS Latest installed on your machine.
  • A user account with sudo privileges

Step 1: Update your System

Ensure your system is up to date by running the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Enter your sudo password when prompted and press Enter.

Step 2: Install X2go Server Components

To install X2go server components, run the following command in your terminal:

sudo pacman -S x2goserver x2goserver-xsession

Wait for the installation process to complete.

Step 3: Install X2go Client

To connect to your X2go server, you need to install the X2go client. You can install the X2go client on Windows, macOS, or Linux.

To install the X2go client on Ubuntu, run the following command in your terminal:

sudo pacman -S x2goclient

Step 4: Configure X2go Server

After installing the X2go server components, you need to configure the X2go server.

Open the X2go server configuration file using your favorite text editor:

sudo nano /etc/x2go/x2go.conf

Find the following lines in the configuration file and change the values as shown:

X2GO_NXAGENT_DEFAULT_OPTIONS=”-extension XFIXES”

Save the changes.

Step 5: Start X2go Server

To start the X2go server, run the following command:

sudo systemctl start x2goserver

To enable X2go server to start automatically on system boot, run the following command:

sudo systemctl enable x2goserver

Step 6: Connect to X2go Server

Now you can use the X2go client to connect to your X2go server. Open the X2go client and click on the "New Session" button.

Enter the server details (hostname or IP address) and select the session type.

Click on "OK" to start the session.

Conclusion

Now you have successfully installed and configured X2go on EndeavourOS Latest. You can now connect to your remote desktop or server securely using X2go.