Bug 414639

Summary: Fails to connect to x11vnc server unless logged on. SDDM
Product: [Unmaintained] kscreenlocker Reporter: Lindsey <archer_of_wisdom>
Component: generalAssignee: Plasma Bugs List <plasma-bugs>
Status: RESOLVED NOT A BUG    
Severity: wishlist CC: bshah
Priority: NOR    
Version First Reported In: unspecified   
Target Milestone: ---   
Platform: Other   
OS: Linux   
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Description Lindsey 2019-11-28 22:04:11 UTC
SUMMARY
Fails to connect to x11vnc server after reboot unless logged on in the specified user account.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Put *** /usr/bin/x11vnc -forever -auth /var/run/$(ps xauwwww | grep -o "sddm/{.*}" | head -n 1) -bg *** into /usr/share/sddm/scripts/Xsetup

2. Reboot and don't login.
3. Connect with VNC client - Fails

OBSERVED RESULT
Cannot connect to server. Only works when logged in. Not before being logged in.

EXPECTED RESULT
After a reboot, SDDM starts vnc server. User can login remotely.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS 
Linux/KDE Plasma: KDE Neon 5.17.3
(available in About System)
KDE Plasma Version: 5.17.3
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.64.0
Qt Version: 5.13.2
Comment 1 Lindsey 2019-11-29 12:54:50 UTC
Interfaces were were not working until local user logged in. Resolved by selecting "All user may connect to this network" under network config. Please ignore.