OK, my excitement has dwindled.
I tried used "textedit" remotely and the cursor is non-functional in the remoted display.
I can't edit or scroll without the cursor.
to summarize what I'm doing: xhost + machinename ssh -X -l username machinename
when logged into machinename setenv DISPLAY localmachinename:0.0 textedit filename &
You need to read the instructions I sent you:
http://xfree86.cygwin.com/docs/ug/using-remote-apps.html#using-remote-apps-ssh
Do not assume that you should add steps of your own. The instructions list exactly which steps must be taken; anything left out is left out for a very good reason (i.e. it is not needed).
The "xhost" step is not needed when using "ssh -X".
The "setenv" step is not needed when using "ssh -X".
Note that neither of these steps is in the instructions at the page above.
Harold
