On Friday 19 October 2001 21:46, you wrote:
> I am using vncviewer to access my Linux box, but all I get is a bash screen
> and a background. I would like to see the normal gnome desktop. How can I
> do this? I know there is supposed to be a conf file I can edit, but I am
> not sure of specifics.

You have to specify the right desktop in the connection dialog box... 
VNCviewer defaults to desktop 0, which on a Linux box is the console.  X 
Windows is desktop 7, I believe.  --Ben