What is TigerVNC?
TigerVNC is a remote desktop software that enables users to access and control remote desktop environments. It provides a way to connect to a remote computer or server and interact with its desktop interface from a local machine.
TigerVNC is based on Virtual Network Computing (VNC) technology, which allows the transmission of keyboard and mouse events between the local and remote computers over a network. It provides a graphical desktop sharing experience, where the user can see and control the remote desktop as if they were physically present at that machine.
The name “TigerVNC” comes from an open-source project that aimed to improve the original VNC software. TigerVNC is compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. It supports multiple display protocols, including RFB (Remote Framebuffer) and RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol).
TigerVNC offers several features, such as encryption and authentication options to secure remote connections, session management, and file transfer capabilities. It also supports different compression methods to optimize the transmission of graphical data over the network, resulting in faster and more efficient remote desktop performance.
TigerVNC is commonly used by system administrators, IT professionals, and individuals who need to remotely access and administer computers or servers. It provides a convenient and flexible way to control remote machines, troubleshoot issues, perform software installations or updates, and collaborate with others on remote systems.
Installing TigerVNC on Windows
- Choose the TigerVNC Version: Visit the official TigerVNC website (https://tigervnc.org/) and navigate to the “Downloads” section. Select the version of TigerVNC appropriate for your operating system. TigerVNC is available for Windows, macOS, and various Linux distributions.
- Download the Installation Package: Click on the download link for your chosen version of TigerVNC. Save the installation package to a location of your computer.
- Locate the downloaded installation package (.exe file) and double-click on it.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to begin the installation process.
- Accept the license agreement and choose the installation location.
- Select the components you want to install (e.g., viewer, server) and any additional options.
- Click “Install” to start the installation.
- Once the installation is complete, TigerVNC should be installed on your Windows system.Select the components you want to install (e.g., viewer, server) and any additional options.Click “Install” to start the installation.Once the installation is complete, TigerVNC should be installed on your Windows system.
Installing TigerVNC on macOS
- Follow the above two steps given for Windows
- Locate the downloaded installation package (.dmg file) and double-click on it.
- A window will appear with the TigerVNC icon. Drag the icon to the “Applications” folder to install TigerVNC.
- Wait for the copying process to complete.
- Once the installation is finished, TigerVNC should be installed on your macOS system.
Installing TigerVNC on Linux
- Follow the above two steps given for windows
- For Linux distributions, the installation process may vary depending on the package manager used by your distribution.
- In general, open a terminal and use the appropriate package manager command to install TigerVNC. For example:
- Ubuntu/Debian:
sudo apt-get install tigervnc - Fedora:
sudo dnf install tigervnc - Arch Linux:
sudo pacman -S tigervnc - These commands may differ based on your Linux distribution and package manager.