comp.os.linux.networking

On Mar 24, 1:35 pm, Salih wrote:
> I was able to run a vncserver and connect to it without a problem.
> After switching to xfce from kde, viewer connects but all I get is a
> blank screen with mouse working.
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> 24/03/08 13:32:12 Desktop name 'X' (cellular:1)

You have now created a screen called 'cellular:1'.

> 24/03/08 13:32:53 Got connection from client 0.0.0.0
> 24/03/08 13:32:53 Protocol version 3.3
> 24/03/08 13:32:55 Pixel format for client 0.0.0.0:
> 24/03/08 13:32:55 8 bpp, depth 6
> 24/03/08 13:32:55 true colour: max r 3 g 3 b 3, shift r 4 g 2 b 0
> 24/03/08 13:32:55 rfbProcessClientNormalMessage: ignoring unknown
> encoding type -239
> 24/03/08 13:32:55 rfbProcessClientNormalMessage: ignoring unknown
> encoding type -223
> 24/03/08 13:32:55 Using ZRLE encoding for client 0.0.0.0

Looks good, you're now connected to the screen 'cellular:1'.

> I don't know how to debug it and logs do not tell much. Does anybody
> have any idea what would be the cause?

The screen is blank because no programs are running that might put
output on that screen. You need to run some program, like a window
manager or an terminal.

DS