[K12OSN] Fltk Teacher Tool and ldap

[David Whitmer]

> ----- Original Message ----
> From: David Trask <dtrask at vcsvikings.org>
> To: Support list for open source software in schools. <k12osn at redhat.com>
> Cc: Support list for open source software in schools. <k12osn at redhat.com>
> Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 3:27:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [K12OSN] Fltk Teacher Tool and ldap
> 

> >I work remotely login through vnc with my account and I would like to
> >run yumex without enabling gdm to allow remote root login.  I realize I
> >can do this from ssh.  I just want to do run yum with the gui.
> 
> You can't...I've tried....yumex insists you be running from a locally
> attached display...I tried it via VNC too....you might be able to do
> something with Xforwarding...not sure
> 
> David N. Trask
> Technology Teacher/Director
> Vassalboro Community School
> dtrask at vcsvikings.org
> (207)923-3100

Try using NX.  I've been using it for well over a year now to run yumex on our schools K12LTSP computers from the comfort of home.  (I, too, usually prefer GUI tools when available)  We run freenx on servers and I use NoMachine's clients to connect.

David Whitmer
Director of Media & Technology
Calvary Schools of Holland (Michigan)
web: www.calvaryschoolsholland.org
email: dwblue02 at yahoo.com

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