Can't open display: (resolved)

Gates, Robert L . robert.l.gates at pfizer.com
Wed Mar 22 20:51:38 UTC 2006


Sean,
That did the trick. Thanks a bunch.
Bob

On Wed, 22 Mar 2006 11:12:04 -0600
"Gates, Robert L ." <robert.l.gates at pfizer.com> wrote:

> I have set xhost + on the system, but the remote client still cannot
> open the display to my system. Which log file is logging the
connection
> attempt and failure? 
> 
> Any suggestions?

Bit of a stab in the dark, but try:

System -> Administration -> Login Screen -> Security 

and uncheck:

   Deny TCP connections to Xserver

You'll have to log out and back in afterward.

Also make sure the iptables firewall is disabled or has
appropriate entries made.

HTH,
Sean




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