How to use remote desktop on Ubuntu without a X logged in session?

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Published on 2010-05-28T02:22:59Z Indexed on 2010/05/28 2:33 UTC
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I am able to use remote desktop on my Ubuntu server (with gnome desktop installed) when I also have an active session on the desktop. I would like to be able to remote desktop to this server after I just turn on the power (no screen and keyboard to the server), is that possible?

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