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I have a Linux server with two monitors standing next to my Windows 8.1 machine. Since I won't be actually interfacing with server too much I would like to use its two monitors to extend my Windows desktop most of the time. I am thinking that getting my Windows machine to make use of 2 virtual monitors that stream their content over some remote desktop protocol to 2 viewers on my Linux machine. I basically need a free (DIY if needed) alternative to MaxiVista that has decent performance (so no ZeroDesktop). I have tried TighVNC with DFMirage but I could not get it to work right, it merely displayed the content of all my monitors in one scrollable window.
Any ideas?
Gerharddc
Posted 2014-04-21T18:15:49.210
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1Why don't you connect the monitors to your Windows 8.1 machine and then remote into the server as needed? – joeqwerty – 2014-04-21T18:19:18.380
possible duplicate of Can I use my laptop as a second monitor for my desk computer?, What is a free/open source tool to allow me to control another computer or use it as a second monitor?
– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007 – 2014-04-21T18:28:57.247@joeqwerty my windows PC only has a physical connector for an external display – Gerharddc – 2014-04-24T03:47:20.313