This is an Introduction to the installation process of TigerVNC. This page will cover a Mish-Mash of Web resources showing this process. The goal is to be able to install TigerVNC on a Laptop, and alos enable access to a Raspberry Pi. Success will be that you can start TigerVNC on a laptop, and Remote desktop a Raspberry Pi.
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As with any activity, please make sure you are using appropriate safety equipment. If you are coding, writing, reading, or working a lab, make sure you stand up and stretch every hour or so, Please consider any safety issues connecting to a Raspberry Pi, Arduino, computers and other electronic equipment.
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ChatGPT - Here's a detailed comparison of TigerVNC, TightVNC, and RealVNC, covering their purpose, features, pros and cons, and a final summary to guide selection. - https://chatgpt.com/share/6838abd4-b25c-8002-acca-8998b4144b07
Description:
TigerVNC (Virtual Network Computing) is a high-performance, actively maintained open-source VNC implementation that focuses on security and speed. It’s often used in Linux environments but supports Windows as well.
High-speed remote desktop performance.
TLS encryption for secure sessions.
Unix/Linux X.Org and Windows support.
Integration with system authentication (e.g., PAM).
Supports clipboard sharing.
Open-source and free.
Actively maintained with security focus.
Great performance for graphical Linux desktops.
Good encryption support.
No built-in file transfer support.
No official macOS client.
Lacks advanced features like cloud connectivity.
Description:
TightVNC is a lightweight, open-source remote desktop software focused on low bandwidth usage. It’s suitable for older systems and slower connections.
Efficient compression for low-bandwidth connections.
Windows and Linux support.
File transfer capability (Windows only).
Java viewer for web-based access.
Open-source and lightweight.
Good for slow or legacy systems.
File transfer feature included.
Last major update was years ago (development is slow).
No strong encryption (no TLS by default).
Poor Linux GUI integration.
Description:
RealVNC offers both a free and a commercial version. It is a polished, cross-platform VNC solution with a proprietary protocol and advanced security and cloud connectivity.
Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi).
End-to-end encryption (AES).
Cloud connectivity for easy remote access.
File transfer, chat, and multi-user sessions.
Free and commercial tiers.
Very user-friendly and professional interface.
Secure with strong encryption.
Cloud access without needing port forwarding.
Official support available.
Many advanced features are locked behind a paywall.
Free version limited in enterprise use cases.
Closed-source.
Criteria Choose This VNC Solution
Best for Linux users needing performance and security TigerVNC
Low-resource systems or limited bandwidth TightVNC
User-friendly, secure, with cloud support RealVNC
Choose TigerVNC if you need fast, secure performance in Linux environments.
Choose TightVNC if you're on legacy systems or need a simple free tool.
Choose RealVNC if you want polished, secure, multi-platform access with cloud features and are okay with some licensing costs.
On your PC/Laptop, Find and install the Tiger VNC application
Start by searching "tigervnc" on google https://tigervnc.org/
Under the site's "downloads" section click on "downloaded from our GitHub release page" which links to https://github.com/TigerVNC/tigervnc/releases
Click on the link on the githubt that goes to https://sourceforge.net/projects/tigervnc/files/stable/1.15.0/
On the sourceforge click "download latest version"
Install with all the defaults
On The Raspberry Pi:
Make sure the VNC option is in enabled on the Raspberry Pi
Make sure that your Raspberry Pi and your PC/Laptop are on the same network
On Your PC/Laptop:
On your PC/Laptop, run TigerVNC
When prompted, input the Raspberry Pi's IP Address
(Remember, both the Raspberry Pi and your PC/Laptop need to be on the same network)
Input your Username and Password for the Raspberry Pi
Hint: This is your username you would see in the Raspberry Pi command prompt.
User42@Rover >$
In this case, you would type User42 as the Username and the Raspberry Pi Password as the password.
Hint: If you forgot the Raspberry Pi password, you can always got to your Raspberry Pi Configuration Preferences and change it.
Check out the options you can set.
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