Installing NoMachine on Ubuntu 20.04

NoMachine is a popular remote desktop protocol that allows users to access and control Linux systems remotely over the internet. Installing NoMachine on Ubuntu 20.04 can be achieved through several methods, including installing it from the official repository or using a TAR file.

Before you begin, make sure you have WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) installed on your Windows machine. See the Best practices for setting up a WSL development environment guide to learn more about the installation process. Once you have WSL set up, create a user account and password for your newly installed Linux distribution.

To install NoMachine from the official repository, follow these steps:

1. Open PowerShell or Command Prompt as an administrator.

2. Install the NoMachine package by running the following command: `wsl.exe -install nomachine`

If you want to install additional distributions from inside a Linux/Bash command line (rather than from PowerShell or Command Prompt), you must use the `-d` option followed by the name of the distribution. For example:

`wsl.exe -d ubuntu-20.04`

This will open a new terminal window with the Ubuntu 20.04 distribution.

Alternatively, you can list available distributions using the following command:

`wsl.exe -l -o`

To install NoMachine from a TAR file, follow these steps:

1. Download the NoMachine TAR file from the official website.

2. Extract the TAR file to a directory on your Ubuntu 20.04 system.

3. Navigate to the extracted directory and run the installation script by running `./install.sh`

4. Follow the prompts to complete the installation process.

If you encounter any issues during the install process, check the installation section of the troubleshooting guide for assistance.

In summary, installing NoMachine on Ubuntu 20.04 can be achieved through several methods, including installing it from the official repository or using a TAR file. Make sure WSL is installed and create a user account and password before proceeding with the installation process.

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