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I'm building what will primarily be a Plex Media Server, but I also like to tinker with Linux, so I'd like to get to the GUI via Teamviewer.
I got everything up and working before I realized GUI doesn't load without a monitor attached.
How can I set up a dummy monitor, or something? I'm not very good with command line, but can do it well enough to follow instructions. This box will be running without keyboard, monitor, or mouse.
I think you are referring to xvfb - the ability to run in a framebuffer.
or sudo apt-get install xvfb
You need to specify a resolution and colour depth as well as the nominal display number
Usage:
xvfb :1 -screen 0 800x600x8 &
export DISPLAY=":1"
java application_name.jar
or shorter:
xvfb-run -a -e /tmp/some/log/file.log java -jar /home/user/somejava.jar
-a chooses a display number automatically, -e file specifies a logfile for error messages.
If you install the xbmc packages (and use that environment), you can control your machine from android, because there is an app called xbmc remote in google play. It works flawlessly for me.
Best Answer
The package "xserver-xorg-video-dummy" appears to do what is required
Some details on setting it up in this question
Add Fake Display when No Monitor is Plugged In