X-Windows on Remote

[Mike Dwiggins]

Gordon Messmer wrote:
> Mike Dwiggins wrote:
>> Admitting a lack of knowledge here, what is the best way to run an 
>> x-windows session on SSH from a remote location.
>>
>> 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).

Mike
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