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I was following instructions from here: http://www.drivard.com/2012/06/installation-freenx-server-ubuntu-12-04-lts-precise/

I installed FreeNX on my server (Ubuntu 14.04).

I am able to remotely ssh into the server.

Using NoMachine (which has been tested with other servers and work on the client) I was able to connect to the server BUT THE SCREEN WAS BLACK.

The process for connecting to the server is:

  • set up the connection (via ssh using the 'NoMachine login' option).
  • connect, entering password and username
  • chose 'start Gnome session'
  • Then black screen.

I have successfully managed this process at other times.

Edit:

  • resetting the server doesn't help
  • the problem persists when using different NoMachine clients
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A partial solution allows me to log in via NoMachine but I'm still unable to disconnect from a session without terminating it.

On the server I executed the following command:

sudo apt-get install xfce4

Then on the client when setting up nomachine client I selected "custom" instead of gnome session and entered the following options:

Desktop: Custom
Run the following command: /usr/bin/startxfce4
Options: New virtual desktop

I followed instructions from here on Ubuntu Forums

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