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When a user first runs vncserver, the following ~/.vnc/xstartup file gets created:

#!/bin/sh # Uncomment the following two lines for normal desktop: # unset SESSION_MANAGER # exec /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc [ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup [ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources xsetroot -solid grey vncconfig -iconic & xterm -geometry 80x24+10+10 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" & twm &

I want to modify the default file so that the following lines are uncommented:

unset SESSION_MANAGER exec /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc

How should I go about this?

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  • Just uncomment these two lines and restart your vncserver. Your default desktop will be started by vncserver Commented Oct 26, 2012 at 15:02
  • I want it to be done by default for all new users. I.e., change the default ~/.vnc/xstatup that is created. Commented Oct 26, 2012 at 15:05
  • This is not clear from your question :) wait a second... Commented Oct 26, 2012 at 15:07
  • Any suggestions on how to make the question clearer (seems like you already have my answer but for others visiting the site :-)). Commented Oct 26, 2012 at 16:26

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Create a file /etc/vnc/xstartup with the following content:

#!/bin/bash unset SESSION_MANAGER exec /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc

And give it the read and execution permissions to all users:

chmod 0755 /etc/vnc/xstartup

Then this script will be executed by any user's vnc server

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