X-Windows on Remote

[Les Mikesell]

Mike Dwiggins wrote:
>>>
>>> I can not seem to get Putty to cooperate at all for X-Windows.
>>
>> As long as you configure Putty to do X11 forwarding, the only other 
>> requirements are that:
>> * the remote host needs to allow X11 forwarding
> Think you pegged it Frank, I need to study up on that
>> * xauth needs to be in your path on the remote host
> Loging in as root so that should not be a problem ( I think).
>> * the local system needs an X11 server that is configured to allow 
>> connections from localhost
> The problem is that all of those suggested need X-Windows to download. 
> Kinda like the Post Office in Brooklyn (OK, Old Joke).

I think you'll find the NX client easier to install if you can run 
freenx on the server side.  Aside from the speed advantage for remote
connections, it has a big advantage in being able to keep a session 
running when you disconnect and reconnect.

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   Les Mikesell
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