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Loading and running remote applications with Linux. Not ssh

I am wanting to load an application from a remote Linux pc and run it on the one that I am sitting at. My goal is different than just using telnet or ssh, because by doing that I would still be ...
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Remote restore gz mysql database

I tried $> ssh root@ip "gunzip < [backupfile.sql.gz] | \ mysql -u [uname] -p[pass] [dbname]"` but get the error: ERROR 1044 (42000) at line 42: Access denied for user '[uname]'@'%' ...
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Using another computer's resource (windows), hiding windows

Linux supports multiple X servers, but I was wondering if there is any proprietary software that let you do something similar for Windows 7 (Pro). I am trying to run some app 24/7 on my family ...
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Notepad++ Document Monitor with Remote File

I am trying to use Notepad++ to monitor a log file using the plugin Document Monitor. This works great on local files but does not work on remote files. I have tried both mapping the remote drive and ...
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Disable wireless network remotely

I set up a wireless network at home using a Belkin router, and I'm wondering if I can disable the wireless connection using my laptop while I'm away from home, without the need to be at home. I know ...
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Windows 7 Remote Desktop Connection without a username/password

Remote desktop without a password The question and answer given above does not seem to work with the 2 computer set-up that I have. I have managed to get this to work if I use XP as the console and ...
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How can I organise files in a disconnected manner?

I know that cloud and syncing solutions are popular now, but I've got a scenario where I would like to work with files in a disconnected manner (i.e. without a network connection back to the computer ...
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Remote and Local IP address - determine location

There is way to determine location (on a map) remote IP. Was wondering how to determine user location if I now local IP?
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Windows XP - who is connected remotely?

Is there any simple way to check who is currently connected to Windows XP computer using command line? Information what I need is in Windows Task Manager/Users. I need to know Client Name, not just ...
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iTunes opens on event of remote device or app in OSX

I was having trouble with iTunes opening once I paired my bluetooth headphones, I was trying to play something off of soundcloud, and every time I hit the button on my headphones or even pressed the ...
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Is there an Alternative to TextMate's mate and rmate for Windows?

As part of the upcoming TextMate 2 release, there will be a new feature called rmate, which will allow you to edit files from a remote machine (Linux/Unix/OSX) via SSH using your local copy of ...
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Running an executable in virtual machine through base machine

I want to launch an executable in my virtual machine(Windows Server 2003 OS and is installed using VMWARE Workstation) from my base machine I tried the following command "C:\Program ...
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Remote Installing OS X 10.5 on a PowerBook G4

I recently acquired a PowerBook G4 (always loved the PPC architecture over Intel when it comes to Apple), currently it has OS X 10.4 installed. Unfortunately I can't find the original 10.5 install ...
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Access denied on virtual machine

I have a friend on the same network as me hosting a virtual machine using vmware server.The guest OS is Windows 7 and Windows Server 2003.He granted me administrative priveleges for the machine but ...
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Remote install of Debian or Gentoo - steps and grub?

I have a remote server currently installed with CentOS and I'll be doing a remote install of a new operating system - either gentoo or debian. I've seen other related questions in here, but given ...
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Unable to remotely connect to a machine after succesfull VPN login

I'm unable to remotely connect to a virtual machine even after successfully logging into VPN through my broadband connection. Weird it is, I'm able to remotely connect to that machine after VPN log in ...
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why can I not reach my machine remotely?

I have a private network set up in my office lab. There is one machine that is behaving strangely. I am able to reach all other machines on the lab network from the machine, but for whatever reason, ...
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Important Laptop Specs for Remote Computing [closed]

I'm looking to buy a laptop that will primarily be used for remote computing on my office/home machines (probably using Windows Remote Desktop unless there's a better solution). I'm wondering what ...
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Configure a UNIX server to send its logs to a remote syslog server?

Is it possible? If so, how is it done exactly? The syslog.conf file doesn't help too much.
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VNC session with locked screen

Is there a way to run a VNC session while the screen is "locked" on windows? I want to start a VNC server on a windows box, lock the screen (so that no one locally can access it), and then later ...
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How do I determine if my server is AMT capable for remotely turning on or rebooting a frozen computer

I just finished reading the subject post Remotely turning on or rebooting a frozen computer and have further questions. I'm very interested in remote access to my server, in particular restarting ...
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is there a way how to remotely control computer via USB

I am looking for a way to control my other computer (win/linux) remotely (ideally via VNC) via USB or serial - without using network or virtual network. It can be fully software based, hardware based ...
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Job Dispatcher for Remote Computers

I am finding a tool that could dispatch jobs to remote computers, and monitor/manage those jobs. My scenario is that I want to have a master computer which will polling somewhere for jobs, and ...
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Copying a large number of small text files between two servers over WAN

We have a few thousand small files (2-20KB) to copy between servers in one folder for backup purposes. Currently the process is automated as a cron job and does of SCP copy of each file to the remote ...
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Executing local script/command on remote server

I have a command that I want to run on machine B from machine A. If I run the command on machine B locally, it works fine. Here is the command: for n in `find /data1/ -name 'ini*.ext'` ; do echo ...
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How do I Log on as Administrator using Remote Desktop?

As title says.. How do I logon as Administrator using remote desktop.. I have a laptop and 3 Dekstop PC's all running windows 7 etc.. I can create accounts on my Desktops and connect to them via ...
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ISP doesn't allow incoming connections (i.e., hosting a server) - anyway to get around this using a VPN?

My ISP, like many today, doesn't allow incoming connections, so if I try to host server software on my home PC, then anyone (even myself) trying to connect to that server software via my public IP ...
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Remote Desktop from UNIX to Windows

You know how you can enable x11 forwarding and through putty when you use a program on the remote UNIX machine, the visuals of it (GUI, etc.) appear on your end? What I'm trying to do is instead of ...
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Access my home files via web browser

I am looking for a solution to access the files on my home computer using nothing but a browser. I do not want to have to download any client software (Java ok). I do not care about sharing or ...
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hard wired remote WiFi access point

I have a 1 gig netgear router connected to a 1 gig netgear switcher & then patched to my distribution throughout the house. My router is in the basement & I would like to have a ethernet hard ...
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Access other users with admin via SSH

I have the admin password to a remote computer(mac). How can I access another user that I do not have the password of?
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Remotely check if a user is working on a computer

is there a way to check remotely if a user is working at a computer? ("psloggedon" just lets me know a user is logged-on and nothing else)
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how to remote desktop in amazon aws Ubuntu Server Cloud Guest 11.10 (Ocelot)

How can I connect remotely desktop or Gui to an Ubuntu Server Cloud Guest 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot) server in Amazon AWS from a Windows Seven machine? Can some one give me a link to a complete tutorial? ...
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What ssh command would I use to set up “backwards listening”

Machine A is behind a firewall. I have physical access to it, but I want to log into it remotely, and I do not have access to the firewall settings. Machine B is remote, and not behind any firewall. ...
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How to start service Remote Acess if get error 1068?

I always get error 1068, when trying to start service Remote Access Connection Manager: It says that dependency service or group failed to start on Local Computer, so that means that can't connect to ...
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Setting ssh to terminate remote process upon disconnection

I have been running some interactive shell scripts on a remote server. Sometimes the ssh connection is lost, and I want the process on the other machine to die in such condition. Can I configure ...
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Method of viewing command prompt on remote machine without locking it for local use

I need to remotely view/access an already running command prompt on another computer (it was started by that computer locally). The OS of the local machine is windows 7 32 (or 64) bit. Programs such ...
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Automatic Remote REGEDIT?

I've got a lot of computers on the domain here that do not have remote desktop enabled. I can go into DOS and do this command: REG.exe ADD \\[the machine im doing this ...
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As a helpdesk technician, do I log into remote machines with admin or user credentials?

I have recently started off as an IT Helpdesk Trainee, and it was my first day today. They were mainly just showing me the ropes today, but I have a question. From an technician perspective, when you ...
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Remotely access Linux directory from Windows

How can I remotely access a Linux directory on my home network from a Windows machine at work? Ultimately, I would like to map the Linux partition or directory as a Network Drive in Windows 7 so I ...
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Using display to draw fullscreen pictures on a remote host

I've been using "display" to display pictures on a remote computer via SSH. My simple command is the following: display -display :0 file.jpg I am struggling to find the right option to show the ...
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Service similar to “LogMeIn” but for SSH?

I have a computer behind a firewall I'd like to access via SSH and I'm looking for a service similar to "LogMeIn" which will allow me to access the computer anywhere. Does anyone know if a service ...
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Linux CLI Connect Manager?

I am looking for a connection manager for Linux that runs in the CLI. To be clear, by connection manager I mean a program that allows you to create, save, and quickly launch remote connections. ...
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remote backup FreeNAS and photos on OS X Lion

I've built a NAS for my home backups using FreeNAS 8 with 5 HDs and RAIDZ1. Everything works great except I haven't yet figured out a long term solution for handling my photos. Currently I'm ...
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How to enable remote desktop connection remotely [i need working variant]

I need to enable Remote Desktop Connection remotely.I've been spending a lot of days on internet trying to find out how can i do it but, here i am, with my last hope i will solve it.I've been trying a ...
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kill and restart process by cron

I've got python script running on a remote machine, periodically it stops responding so I ssh in, kill the existing process, and then restart it. I have to do this several times a week and it's ...
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Saving Git remotes inside the Git repository itself?

I have a few projects under version control using Git. Since it is a distributed version control system, it is very easy to have it hosted at multiple places (GitHub, Bitbucket, Google Code, etc.) ...
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Remote login in sharing pane always on but ssh is not working

On my work i've a mac pro intel with Leopard server. Somebody was turning of remote login in the sharing pane too often so İ was searching for a way to enable remote login but hiding it from the ...
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Remote Python Shell

I'm teaching my friend how to program in Python. So far, we have been using Skype's screen sharing feature, but that is quite cumbersome and low resolution. Is there a way we can have a common shell ...
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How to disable default X10 USB remote control device actions in Windows 7?

I have a remote control device (Medion x10) and after installing drivers and plugging in, several actions works by default like: volume control direction keys like arrow keys on keyboard/mouse roll ...

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