I think that screen lock is really only the case in Windows. Most linux vnc servers either run their own completely separate X session or share the console session.
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notfromhere@lemmy.one 10 months agoIn my experience, RDP locks the screen for anyone at the physical machine. It sounds like OP is wanting a simultaneous screen sharing.
thejodie@programming.dev 10 months ago
notfromhere@lemmy.one 10 months ago
True enough for VNC but we’re specifically talking about RDP, which is supported by Linux Mint.
thejodie@programming.dev 10 months ago
That’s on me for typing vnc when I meant rdp, but nevertheless it’s true for both.
notfromhere@lemmy.one 10 months ago
I see. GP said the same. Thanks for sharing!
SwingingTheLamp@midwest.social 10 months ago
That’s odd. It does not lock the local user out on Ubuntu, and allows simultaneous use.
notfromhere@lemmy.one 10 months ago
Sounds like a good option then!