You might be able to start the desktop using VNC, as that creates a virtual desktop.
Not tried it on a Pi but it works for Windows where a GPU can't be used unless there is a console login, VNC creates a framebuffer that looks like a console (which RDP doesn't).
There's also the option of using X11 forwarding over ssh to a remote X server. Works for indivual application but I've not tried it with startx as I generally just run the apps I want rather than the entire desktop.
It should work but YMMV.
Statistics: Posted by thagrol — Sat Feb 10, 2024 12:39 pm