Connect to a Linux CSE Labs Computer with a Graphical User Interface

A full Linux desktop on any CSELabs Linux Workstation can currently be accessed remotely, using a newer version of the FastX software powering the Virtual Online Linux Environment.

Connecting to a Linux CSE Labs Computer with a Graphical User Interface

  1. Choose an Ubuntu computer to connect to from the list of CSE Labs computers.
    • Note: Pick a random number. If too many people connect to the same computer it may impact performance.
  2. Open a web browser.
  3. Enter the computer name in the address bar.
  4. Login with your University InternetID and password.
  5. Authenticate with Duo.
  6. From the Applications section, double-click on the desktop environment you would like to launch. A Linux desktop will start up.