... and installed Linux Mint. Because Cinnamon looks a lot cleaner than GNOME. It went okay. I got a desktop, logged in, used the familiar Debian tools to install some things, and started to get comfortable.
Then I decided I wanted to use the desktop remotely from my Mac. (My 2005 $10 keyboard and mouse suck, and the monitor isn't conveniently placed.)
RDP or VNC?
...
3/N
#LinuxMint #Cinnamon #VNC
Kernel Bob :progress_pride:
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