Is X2Go still supported?
Desktop environments that are always compatible with X2Go, without any workarounds, are XFCE, LXDE and MATE….X2Go.
Original author(s) | Oleksandr Shneyder and Heinz-M. Graesing |
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Stable release | 4.1.2.2 / February 13, 2020 |
Repository | https://code.x2go.org/gitweb?p=x2goclient.git |
How do I use X2Go on Ubuntu?
This guide uses X2Go to create an Ubuntu 20.04 XFCE desktop environment that can be easily accessed remotely.
- Prerequisites.
- Step 1 – Install the Desktop Environment on your Virtual Machine.
- Step 2 – Install X2Go on your Virtual Machine.
- Step 3 – Install the X2Go Client on your Local Machine.
How do I install X2Go server on Raspberry Pi?

X2Go Server installation
- First add the X2Go ppa repository for Ubuntu.
- Add our X2Go Debian Repository.
- Add our X2Go Raspbian Repository.
- No additional repositories required: sudo yum install x2goserver.
- Add the EPEL repository:
- You should now be able to install the x2goserver package: sudo yum install x2goserver.
Is X2Go safe?
X2Go is an Open Source remote desktop application for GNU/Linux that uses NX technology protocol. The main difference between X2Go and other remote desktop applications is it provides secure standalone remote desktop sessions via SSH. So, each session connected using X2Go is strongly encrypted and safe.
Is X2Go a RDP?

An X2Go-proxied RDP session now is an RDP session that gets launched inside an X2Go session.
How does X2Go work?
X2Go enables to access a graphical desktop of a computer over the network. The protocol is tunneled through the Secure Shell protocol, so it is encrypted. Note: X2Go is not compatible with all desktop environments. You can check X2Go desktop environment compatibility first.
How do you use PyHoca GUI?
You can launch PyHoca- GUI by typing pyhoca-gui on the command line (from a terminal) or by starting it from your desktop’s application menu (topic: Internet). PyHoca- GUI will appear on your desktop as a small icon that docks into your systray (as the GNOME applet for Network Manager does).