Remote Desktop from Mac to Linux WorkstationInstead of traveling all the way to a Linux lab, you can access these computers remotely using the Terminal or X11 app and a free VNC program of your choice. - Download and install a VNC program of your choosing or try this:Â Chicken of the VNCÂ .Â
- Open a terminal or X11 window and type in  ssh -L 5900:localhost:5900 (your username)@best-tux.cae.wisc.edu.
- You will then be asked to approve the connection by typing yes or no. Type yes then type your CAE login password after the next prompt. Now you should have a secure connection to a Tux machine.
- Open the program Chicken of the VNC. In the bottom left of the application window, click on the plus sign to add a connection. Under "Host" type localhost:5900 and leave everything else to default. Click Connect.

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