Ubuntu
vino package

Enabling "Screen Sharing" doesn't activate vino-server in 15.04

Bug #1458005 reported by Jesse
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Ubuntu GNOME
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Ubuntu GNOME wily "3.16"
vino (Ubuntu)
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Bug Description

This is confirmed on multiple machines running Ubuntu GNOME 15.04 with GNOME 3.14.4. When I to into System Settings > Sharing, and enable "Screen Sharing" then put in all of my desired configuration settings, it doesn't automatically start vino-server to begin the sharing service, even after system reboot. I started the service manually by installing dconf-editor and going to org.gnome.desktop.remote-access and checking the box labeled "enabled". Immediately - verified by looking at System Monitor - the "vino-server" service started, and I was able to access my PC remotely from other machines.

In short -

What was expected to happen - by enabling "Screen Sharing" from System Settings > Sharing, I would be immediately capable of accessing the shared PC from remote workstations on my network.

What actually happened - I had to start the service manually via dconf-editor AFTER enabling "Screen Sharing" in System Settings (I did not test enabling before making changes in System Settings, however).

Feel free to contact me if any additional info' is needed.

Cheers.

Tim Lunn (darkxst)
Changed in ubuntu-gnome:
milestone: none → ww
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Launchpad Janitor (janitor) wrote :

Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.

Changed in vino (Ubuntu):
status: New → Confirmed
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5a54a (5a54a) wrote :

Bug is still valid for Ubuntu Gnome 16.04. Enabling "Screen Sharing" in control center does not activate Vino VNC server. Activating Vino VNC server by terminal "vino-preferemces" and selecting "Allow others users to view/control desktop" also does not work. Same by opening dconf editor (org/gnome/desktop/remote acces) checking "enabled" does not start vino.

Only solution that did work for me:
- Everytime after a restart following command by terminal: "/usr/lib/vino/vino-server"
- Automatic start Vino: add "/usr/lib/vino/vino-server" to Startup Applications Preferences.

Did cost me some time to solve this. Hope this (duplicate) bug (and orginal bug #1518813) will be solved as this seems very user friendly.

(Added my comment to this bug as I found this a much better description of the issue than description with #1518813. Maybe even add "VNC" to the description? I think other users will find this (temporary) solution therefor quicker.)

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5a54a (5a54a) wrote :

Small correction on post #2:
When using "Automatic start Vino: add "/usr/lib/vino/vino-server" to Startup Applications Preferences." first you ALSO have to enable vino server in dconf:
- Open dconf Editor
- Search for 5900 (or open org/gnome/desktop/remote-access)
- Place a checkmark with "Enabled"

Although VNC is now enabled automatically after every boot, it still does not show in the Screen Sharing settings.

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