X over ssh problems from FC3 to older systems

[Scot L. Harris]

On Tue, 2005-02-01 at 15:37, Thomas Cameron wrote:

> > I've just upgraded my laptop from FC1 to FC3 and everything looks fine 
> > so far locally.  However, when I ssh onto other machines I have 
> > problems.  I am running KDE locally and remotely.  remote KDE apps fail 
> > to start at all, and GVIM starts but doesn't work properly bombing out 
> > when I try to use it.  The remote machines are mainly RH7.3 with all RH 
> > &  legacy updates.  I have included a session connecting to one of 
> > these machines.
> > 
> > Anyone know how I can fix the FC3 system to that it plays nicely with 
> > everything else.
> > 
> > Thanks
> > 
> > Gary
> 
> Try ssh -Y or ssh -X...  Read the man page for ssh and see if it helps.

Other things that could be causing you problems:

1. you may need to rest the keys in the known_hosts file for your
systems.  Depends on if you did a full reload or and actual upgrade.

2. check the firewall and make sure you are allowing ssh through.


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