Ubuntu first time setup: synergy

gistfile1.txt

# On server
sudo apt-get install synergy

# Enter into ~/.synergy.conf. Replace host_name and client_name with the hostnames of your computers. If some computers share hostnames, retain the default for the host
# and use an alias for the client later
# The links setup a circular pattern between two computers such that moving from the left or right of either screen makes you appear in the right place on the other screen.
# Customise to your preferences and number of computers.
section: screens
  host_name:
  client_name:
end
section: links
  host_name:
    left = client_name
    right = client_name
  client_name:
    left = host_name
    right = host_name

# Add a startup application with the command:
synergys

# On each client, add a startup application with the following command. Only use the name switch if you need to provide an alias.
synergyc --name foo host_ip_address