How to setup Chrome Remote Desktop on Linux Mint 18.1 Cinnamon
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Recently, I switched to Linux Mint for development from Windows. One of the most used feature I use in Windows is Chrome Remote Desktop. I had lot of trouble when I first tried to install it in Linux Mint 18.1. Eventually I figured out the proper way to install it. Here are the steps:
Step 1:Install google chrome fromgoogle website.
Step 2: InstallChrome Remote Desktop app from chrome app store.
Step 3: Execute the following codes froma terminal:
echo 'exec /etc/mdm/Xsession "cinnamon-session-cinnamon2d"' >> ~/.chrome-remote-desktop-session echo 'export CHROME_REMOTE_DESKTOP_DEFAULT_DESKTOP_SIZES="1366x768"' >> ~/.profileStep 4:Download chromeremote desktop host component from thefollowing links:
64-bit Package
32-bit Package
Step 5: Execute the .deb file to install. It willbe installed along with its dependencies.
Step 6: Restart Mint.
Step 7: Enable desktop sharing from Chrome Remote Desktop app. Itask to set a pin to access the computer.
Step 8:Access the computerfrom another computerwithChrome Remote Desktop app.