Making NoMachine (nx) Fly

Purpose

How to speed up Gnome when running via NX on slower (non-local) communication links.

Prerequisities

You will need a Linux box running NX Server and a workstation (Linux or Windows) running NX Client.

Step by step

Gnome has something akin to the Windows registry and a tool to make changes to it called "gconf-editor". Be very careful when using the tool, inappropriate changes can render your account unusable.

• Start a terminal session using Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal.
• Type;
  

  ./gconf-editor

• Look for and change the following keys as desired:
• /apps/panel/global/upstream_session - controls the screen fade-out
• /apps/metacity/general/resuced_resources - speeds things up in varous ways, resorts for wire-frame boxes for moves etc ..
• /apps/panel/global/enanable_animations - untick this to avoid menu transitions etc ...
• /apps/gnome/interface/enable_animations - more of the same ...
  

Thus far these seem to the the key changes to make, although the desktop theme you use will also make a difference.

Further information

If you find any other tweaks that make a difference, please let us know!