Bug#850442: release-notes: Section about new remote desktop software in Debian

[Dominik George]

Package: release-notes
Severity: normal

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Hi,

I'd very much like to see something about Debian for remote desktop /
terminal servers in the release notes for two reasons: First, because
xrdp was updated and probably needs some attention to its configuration;
second, because Debian stretch will be the first distribution to ship
the most recent xrdp for a relly good and smooth remote desktop
experience with standard tools, which might be of interest.

Here's a proposal:

The xrdp package has been updated to the most recent upstream version,
0.9.1. xrdp is a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) server that can be used
to access a regular X.org session with any RDP client. With this update,
the need for an additional VNC server has been removed, as xrdp can now
use the X server directly. Please keep this in mind when updating the
package and take a second look at any configuration you did on xrdp.

Together with the updated guacamole package, Debian 9 (stretch) now
provides a smooth and efficient remote desktop experience without any
extra tools.

- -- System Information:
Debian Release: stretch/sid
APT prefers unstable
APT policy: (500, 'unstable'), (500, 'testing'), (500, 'stable')
Architecture: amd64 (x86_64)

Kernel: Linux 4.8.0-2-amd64 (SMP w/4 CPU cores)
Locale: LANG=de_DE.UTF-8, LC_CTYPE=de_DE.UTF-8 (charmap=UTF-8)
Shell: /bin/sh linked to /usr/bin/lksh
Init: systemd (via /run/systemd/system)

[Richard Owlett]

Post by Dominik George
Package: release-notes
Severity: normal
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Hi,
I'd very much like to see something about Debian for remote desktop /
terminal servers in the release notes for two reasons: First, because
xrdp was updated and probably needs some attention to its configuration;
second, because Debian stretch will be the first distribution to ship
the most recent xrdp for a relly good and smooth remote desktop
experience with standard tools, which might be of interest.

Speaking as a potential end-user, though I don't yet have a LAN,
I would find such information valuable.

[Niels Thykier]

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Post by Dominik George
Package: release-notes
Severity: normal
Hi,
I'd very much like to see something about Debian for remote desktop /
terminal servers in the release notes for two reasons: First, because
xrdp was updated and probably needs some attention to its configuration;
second, because Debian stretch will be the first distribution to ship
the most recent xrdp for a relly good and smooth remote desktop
experience with standard tools, which might be of interest.
The xrdp package has been updated to the most recent upstream version,
0.9.1. xrdp is a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) server that can be used
to access a regular X.org session with any RDP client. With this update,
the need for an additional VNC server has been removed, as xrdp can now
use the X server directly. Please keep this in mind when updating the
package and take a second look at any configuration you did on xrdp.
Together with the updated guacamole package, Debian 9 (stretch) now
provides a smooth and efficient remote desktop experience without any
extra tools.
[...]

Hi,

Thanks for the idea and the proposal.

This text seems like it is a mix between wanting to be in chapter 2
"What is new" and chapter 5 "issues to be aware of for stretch". It
could do with a more targeted rewrite for either or both.

* Does xrdp need any reconfiguration after/for the upgrade?

* Or can the admin simply enable a new configuration to support
remote X sessions without needing a VNC server?

Thanks,
~Niels

[Niels Thykier]

Post by Niels Thykier
[...]
Hi,
Thanks for the idea and the proposal.
[...]
* Does xrdp need any reconfiguration after/for the upgrade?
* Or can the admin simply enable a new configuration to support
remote X sessions without needing a VNC server?
Thanks,
~Niels

Hi Dominik,

Could you help me with an answer to the questions above?

Thanks,
~Niels

[Dominik George]

Hi Niels,

Post by Niels Thykier
* Does xrdp need any reconfiguration after/for the upgrade?
* Or can the admin simply enable a new configuration to support
remote X sessions without needing a VNC server?

Well, it's just something to be aware of. I'd put it into section 2 - it
is something new, and people should know it, but it is not an issue per
se. Everything will continue to work, but it will work in a different
way, and admins should notice that.

Cheers,
Nik
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